Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Kringle
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Stepanovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hatfield drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big right from Hatfield misses.
Hatfield slips a jab and a cross from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich feints a jab promting Hatfield to slip. Stepanovich then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hatfield slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Riley Hatfield has been cut.
Hatfield catches Stepanovich with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hatfield has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hatfield scores with a nice strike.
Hatfield scores with a shot to the body.
No joy there for Stepanovich, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stepanovich takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stepanovich slips under a jab from Hatfield.
Hatfield misses with a body shot.
Stepanovich blocks a jab.
Hatfield swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stepanovich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hatfield with a nice cross.
Hatfield rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stepanovich counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The fighters circling - Hatfield throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Stepanovich defending well as Hatfield loads up on a big left hand.
Stepanovich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hatfield blocks a head kick by Stepanovich.
A little jabbing left from Hatfield on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut.
Stepanovich throws a lazy uppercut
and Hatfield counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hatfield misses with a lunging right hand
and Stepanovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hatfield tries to bum rush Stepanovich with a series of wild strikes but Stepanovich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hatfield pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stepanovich is out of range and Hatfield settles back down.
Hatfield misses with a right hand
and Stepanovich counters with a straight right hand.
Hatfield scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A big right from Stepanovich misses.
Hatfield tries to land a front kick but Stepanovich steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stepanovich swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hatfield throws an overhand right that lands on Stepanovich's shoulder, as Stepanovich tries to avoid the shot.
Hatfield is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hatfield swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hatfield throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stepanovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stepanovich throws a hook but Hatfield avoids it easily.#T2#
A low kick from Hatfield misses
letting Stepanovich counter with a right hand.
Hatfield misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hatfield with a jab.
Hatfield rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Stepanovich counter with a right hand.
Hatfield looks to throw a body kick
and Stepanovich counters with a stiff right hand.
Stepanovich is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stepanovich slips under a jab.
Stepanovich staying out of range there.
Stepanovich is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hatfield.
A head kick misses from Hatfield.
A jab from Hatfield misses.
Hatfield connects with a leg kick.
Hatfield throws a leg kick
letting Stepanovich counter with a right hand.
Stepanovich cracks Hatfield with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hatfield keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stepanovich ducks right into an uppercut from Hatfield.
A nice leg kick from Hatfield, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hatfield misses with a jab to the body
and Stepanovich counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Hatfield keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stepanovich.
Hatfield misses with a jab to the body
and Stepanovich counters with a straight right hand.
Hatfield throws a hook to the side of Stepanovich's head but Stepanovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stepanovich appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hatfield pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stepanovich is looking to counter punch.
Hatfield digs a good body shot into Stepanovich's ribs.
The fighters circling - Hatfield throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hatfield blocks a jab.
Hatfield misses with a right hand
enabling Stepanovich to counter with a crisp jab.
Hatfield throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Stepanovich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hatfield misses with a hook. Stepanovich ducked under it nicely.
Hatfield throws out a leg kick but Stepanovich moves out of range and Hatfield only half commits.
Stepanovich throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hatfield throws a fast counter high kick but Stepanovich manages to duck under it in time.
Hatfield scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stepanovich doesn't seem bothered though.
Hatfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stepanovich moves away.
Stepanovich is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hatfield staying out of range there.
Hatfield connects with the punch.#T4#
Hatfield throws a jab when Stepanovich was well out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hatfield misses with a hook to the body
and Stepanovich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stepanovich on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hatfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stepanovich throws out the jab.
Hatfield is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stepanovich with a body shot.
Stepanovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hatfield.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot.
Hatfield throws a sloppy body shot
and Stepanovich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stepanovich checks a low kick from Hatfield.
Hatfield throws an off balance right hand
and Stepanovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hatfield dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stepanovich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hatfield.
Hatfield throws a poor cross that misses
and Stepanovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hatfield throws an off balance right hand
and Stepanovich counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hatfield ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich slips a jab and a cross from Hatfield.
Hatfield misses with a looping right.
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 Olenev Stepanovich will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Riley Hatfield's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hatfield ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hatfield thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut. Hatfield saw that one coming.
Hatfield lands a nice shot to the body.
Hatfield lands with an overhand left.
Hatfield misses with a leg kick
and Stepanovich counters with a left to the body.
Hatfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stepanovich.
Hatfield fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stepanovich slips under a jab from Hatfield.
Hatfield connects with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hatfield. That's going to slow Stepanovich down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanovich takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stepanovich walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hatfield checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Riley Hatfield seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hatfield changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hatfield throws a head kick but Stepanovich moves out of range.
Stepanovich is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stepanovich slips under a jab from Hatfield.
It looked like Stepanovich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hatfield loads up on a big right hand but Stepanovich slips the punch.#T1#
Stepanovich blocks the body kick.
Stepanovich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hatfield.
Stepanovich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hatfield.
Hatfield misses the jab.
Hatfield slips under a jab.
Stepanovich throws a series of punches but Hatfield moves out of range.
Hatfield is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stepanovich misses the shot to the body.
Hatfield misses with a straight right.
Stepanovich walks into a jab.
Hatfield thows a leg kick but Stepanovich checks it
and Stepanovich counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Hatfield misses with a left hand
and Stepanovich counters with a stiff right hand.
Hatfield throws an off balance right hand
and Stepanovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hatfield jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stepanovich connects with a jab.#T2#
Hatfield throws a body shot but no joy.
Hatfield misses with a looping left.
Stepanovich ducks under a wild hook from Hatfield.
Hatfield missing with a left hand there. Stepanovich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hatfield lands with an overhand left.
Hatfield misses with a wild combination.
Hatfield misses with a looping right.
Stepanovich was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Riley Hatfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stepanovich takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hatfield looks to throw the jab but Stepanovich is out of range.
Stepanovich listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hatfield throws a body punch but Stepanovich moves out of range.
Hatfield missing with a left hand there. Stepanovich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No joy there for Stepanovich, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stepanovich moves out of range of the strikes.
Stepanovich turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Stepanovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hatfield slips a straight right by Stepanovich.
Hatfield misses with a leg kick
and Stepanovich counters with a nice uppercut.
Hatfield throws a head kick that half lands.
Hatfield motions for Stepanovich to come forward. Hatfield throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hatfield misses with a leg kick
and Stepanovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hatfield just misses with a punch to the body.
Hatfield throws a combination that misses
and Stepanovich counters with a right hand to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Stepanovich checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The fighters circling - Hatfield throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hatfield lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hatfield is looking to score with low kicks.
Stepanovich is looking to counter punch.
Hatfield misses with a hook.
It looked like Stepanovich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hatfield rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stepanovich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hatfield connects with a body shot.
Hatfield keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stepanovich.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hatfield throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hatfield throws a right hand that misses
enabling Stepanovich to counter with a crisp jab.
Hatfield lands a jab to the nose.
Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hatfield.
It looked like Stepanovich was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hatfield.
Hatfield throws out a leg kick but Stepanovich moves out of range and Hatfield only half commits.
Stepanovich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hatfield throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stepanovich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hatfield throws a leg kick
and Stepanovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hatfield uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich cracks Hatfield with an open hand slap.
A left lands for Hatfield.
Stepanovich avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hatfield looks to throw the jab but Stepanovich is out of range.
Hatfield scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Hatfield showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Riley Hatfield's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Stepanovich moves out of range of the leg kick from Hatfield.
A big left from Stepanovich misses.
Hatfield blocks a jab.
Stepanovich defending well as Hatfield loads up on a big left hand.
Stepanovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Stepanovich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hatfield is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stepanovich.
An attempted straight right counter from Stepanovich misses the target.
Hatfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Stepanovich is just out of range.
Stepanovich takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hatfield throws a head kick that misses.
Stepanovich connects with a single shot there.
Hatfield scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatfield throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stepanovich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hatfield misses with a looping right.
Hatfield misses with a right hand
and Stepanovich counters with a right hand to the body.
Hatfield swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hatfield avoids the body shot from Stepanovich. #T1#
Stepanovich misses with a wild body shot.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut.
Stepanovich lands a head shot.
Hatfield looks to land a right hand but Stepanovich moved out of range.
Stepanovich blocks a leg kick.
Stepanovich takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hatfield has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hatfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stepanovich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hatfield throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Hatfield throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hatfield misses with a left hand
and Stepanovich counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hatfield moves out of range of the strikes.
Stepanovich misses with the combination.
Hatfield tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stepanovich's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hatfield under the eye.#T2#
Stepanovich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hatfield.
Hatfield throws a leg kick
and Stepanovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hatfield looks to land a left hand but Stepanovich moved out of range nicely.
Stepanovich seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hatfield throws a leg kick which misses Stepanovich's front leg but catches the back leg as Stepanovich tries to avoid it.
Hatfield cracks a nice hook into Stepanovich's ribs.
A good leg kick by Hatfield.
Hatfield slips under a jab.
Hatfield tries a quick counter leg kick but Stepanovich is wise to it.
Stepanovich walks into a jab.
Stepanovich throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Stepanovich sizes up Hatfield with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hatfield walks into a stiff left hand from Stepanovich.
Hatfield lands a jab.
Hatfield throws a leg kick but Stepanovich sees it coming and moves out of range.
As Hatfield looks to move away, Stepanovich throws a big counter combo but Hatfield just gets out of the way.
Good shot there by Stepanovich.
Hatfield throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Hatfield misses with a hook. Stepanovich ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich with a jab.
Hatfield thows a leg kick but Stepanovich checks it
and Stepanovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stepanovich moves out of range as Hatfield strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Stepanovich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hatfield throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Stepanovich to counter with a crisp jab.
Hatfield scores with a jab.
Stepanovich ducks under a wild hook from Hatfield.
Stepanovich scores with a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stepanovich checks a leg kick.
Stepanovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stepanovich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hatfield takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stepanovich gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hatfield jabs Stepanovich right on the nose. Stepanovich blinks but takes it well.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hatfield lands the left hand.
Stepanovich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hatfield goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It looked like Stepanovich was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hatfield misses with a hook
letting Stepanovich counter with a right hand.
Hatfield misses with a lunging right hand
and Stepanovich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hatfield connects with a leg kick.
Hatfield swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Stepanovich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hatfield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stepanovich was well out of range. Poor timing from Hatfield.
Hatfield loads up on a big right hand but Stepanovich slips the punch.
Stepanovich cracks Hatfield with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hatfield attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hatfield lands with a good body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hatfield throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stepanovich counters with a nice uppercut.
Hatfield takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hatfield misses with a double jab
and Stepanovich counters 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 Olenev Stepanovich.
I think Stepanovich 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 Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Barboza
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Hatfield works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tonon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tonon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hatfield darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hatfield walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tonon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tonon looks for a takedown but Hatfield sprawls well.
Nice jab there from Tonon.
Hatfield lands a head shot.
Hatfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
Tonon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hatfield won't allow Tonon to pass to mount.
Hatfield wants to get back to his feet.#ES#
Hatfield manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Tonon keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hatfield tries to break free but Tonon pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Hatfield.
Tonon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hatfield is trying to break free.
Hatfield wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hatfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tonon wants a takedown but no success here.
Tonon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hatfield pulls his leg out and moves away.
Riley Hatfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Tonon.#T1#
Hatfield throws a right hand that Tonon ducks under and follows up with a left that Tonon also avoids with ease.
Hatfield connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hatfield lands with a right hand.
Hatfield fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tonon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hatfield throws a jab when Tonon was well out of range.
Hatfield moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hatfield misses with a few strikes there.
Hatfield throws a leg kick which misses Tonon's front leg but catches the back leg as Tonon tries to avoid it. #TD2#
Tonon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hatfield!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hatfield pushes Tonon away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tonon gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hatfield tries to improve position but can't.
Hatfield wants to get back to his feet but Tonon is dominant here and he's now got Hatfield's back!#SUB2#
Tonon is persistently looking for the submission but Hatfield is defending it well. #SUB2#
Tonon looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Hatfield taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Damian Tonon!
Damian Tonon made sure to mention his sponsor, FUClothing in his post fight interview.

Event: SMASH: Gustafsson vs Tryastsyn
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
Hatfield takes one to the chin there.
Forza slips a straight right by Hatfield.
No joy there for Hatfield, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hatfield misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Forza misses its intended target.
Forza chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hatfield can pounce on him.
Forza swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hatfield throws a head kick that misses.
Forza takes a swing at Hatfield's ribcage but misses.
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.
Hatfield misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hatfield scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hatfield misses with a body kick.
Hatfield backing away here, and Forza unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hatfield throws a solid leg kick but Forza takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hatfield.
Forza sizes up Hatfield with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Forza slips a jab from Hatfield.
Riley Hatfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hatfield throws out a leg kick but Forza moves out of range and Hatfield only half commits.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Forza! But no joy.
Forza lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hatfield connects with a body shot that sends Forza's belly button to the back.
Forza throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hatfield scores with a jab to the head.
Hatfield walks into a straight right hand from Forza.
Hatfield throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Hatfield misses the jab.
Hatfield swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Forza lands a nice shot to the body.
Forza blocks a low kick nicely.
Forza blocks a jab.
Forza doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hatfield throws a leg kick but Forza sees it coming and moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Hatfield.
Hatfield walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hatfield throws a front kick that sends Forza stumbling back into the cage.
A big left from Hatfield misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hatfield crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Forza - the referee stops the clock and Hatfield gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Forza. Hatfield manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#CL2#
Forza moves into range and clinches up with Hatfield.
Hatfield lands a right hand that snaps the head of Forza backwards.
Hatfield misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Hatfield breaks from the clinch.
Forza on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Forza lands with an uppercut that bounces Hatfield off the cage and back into range.
Forza scores with a head kick. Hatfield tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T2#
Hatfield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hatfield thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Forza if he has to take too many more of those.
Forza has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hatfield finds it's way round the side to connect with Forza's head.
A lazy left from Hatfield finds it's target.
Forza misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hatfield throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hatfield scores with a body shot.
Forza on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hatfield. Hatfield obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice cross by Hatfield.
Forza lands a high kick!
Hatfield does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Forza doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hatfield throws a hook but Forza blocks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Hatfield checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Forza walks into a stiff left hand from Hatfield.
Forza takes one on the button.
Forza lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hatfield's sensitive parts.
Hatfield throws an overhand right that lands on Forza's shoulder, as Forza tries to avoid the shot.
Hatfield catches Forza with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Forza just misses with a punch to the body.
Hatfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Forza only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T3#
Hatfield throws a hook to the side of Forza's head but Forza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No joy there for Hatfield, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hatfield thows a left - swing and a miss!
Forza goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hatfield feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hatfield moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Forza checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hatfield throws a shot from downtown. Forza moves away and avoids it.
Forza dips to his left and cracks Hatfield with an uppercut!
Forza scores with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Forza fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hatfield, pushing him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Forza as the two fighters clinch.
Forza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hatfield's elbow.
Hatfield tries to break free but Forza pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Hatfield manages to break the clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hatfield checks a leg kick.
Hatfield scores with a hook.
Forza swings for the body but Hatfield moves out of range.
Hatfield appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Forza scores with a jab. Hatfield acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Forza lands with an uppercut that bounces Hatfield off the cage and back into range.#T4#
Forza staying out of range there.
Hatfield motions for Forza to come forward. Hatfield throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hatfield connects with an inside leg kick.
Hatfield takes a swing at Forza's ribcage but misses.
Hatfield takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hatfield throws out a loose jab but Forza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Forza moves out of range of the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Forza misses.
Hatfield throws a shot from downtown. Forza moves away and avoids it.
Hatfield tries to land a leg kick but Forza saw it coming and moves away.
Forza looks to throw the jab but Hatfield is out of range.
Hatfield is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Forza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hatfield.
Forza throws a lazy right hand but Hatfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hatfield throws a body kick that misses
and Hatfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hatfield pivots, looking for a leg kick but Forza is out of range and Hatfield settles back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hatfield throws the left hand but Forza avoids the punch easily.
Hatfield blocks a leg kick.
Hatfield moves out of range of the leg kick from Forza.
Hatfield on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Forza slips a jab from Hatfield.
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!#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hatfield. Forza does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Hatfield misses its intended target.
Forza takes one to the chin there.
Hatfield stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Forza wants to land a leg kick but Hatfield is out of range.
Forza throws a body shot but no joy.
Forza throws a good cross that connects.
Forza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hatfield.
Forza blocks a jab.
Hatfield slips under a jab from Forza.
Forza lands with a straight right. Hatfield didn't see that one coming.
Forza changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hatfield throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Forza counters with a left and a right that stings Hatfield.
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!
Hatfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hatfield throws a jab but it's blocked by Forza.
Forza scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Forza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Forza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hatfield takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hatfield throws a wild body kick that Forza sees coming a mile off.
Forza changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Hatfield uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Forza.
Forza connects with an inside leg kick.
Forza ducks under a wild hook from Hatfield.
Forza works Hatfield's body with a nice hook.
A thudding body kick lands there by Forza!
Forza lands with a shot to the body.
Hatfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Forza is just out of range.
Forza takes one to the side of the head.
Hatfield misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Hatfield.
Hatfield throws an off balance right hand
and Forza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Forza misses the jab.
Hatfield closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Forza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hatfield.
Hatfield throws an off balance right hand
and Forza counters with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hatfield connects with an inside leg kick.
Hatfield waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Forza.
Hatfield buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2#
A lazy left from Hatfield finds it's target.
Forza scoring well with a low kick there.
A jab lands there for Hatfield.
Raimundo Forza seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hatfield takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Forza turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Forza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hatfield.
Forza throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Forza's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hatfield under the eye.
Hatfield missing with a left hand there. Forza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Forza avoids the head kick by Hatfield.
Good leg kick by Forza.
Hatfield throws a jab but it's blocked by Forza.
Hatfield throws a hook but Forza blocks it.
Forza takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Forza throws a body kick that misses.
Forza scores with a punch to the head.
Forza listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Forza does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T3#
Hatfield swings for the body but Forza moves out of range.
Forza appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Forza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hatfield throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hatfield falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Forza counter with a right hand.
Hatfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Forza takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hatfield throws a leg kick but Forza sees it coming and moves out of range.
Forza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hatfield.
Forza tries to score with a low kick but Hatfield moves his leg out of the way.
Forza moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hatfield lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hatfield. Forza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hatfield looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hatfield misses with a right hand
and Forza counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hatfield thinking.
Forza's corner calls for a 1-2. Forza obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Forza misses with an uppercut. Hatfield saw that one coming.
Hatfield loads up on a big right hand but Forza slips the punch.
Forza throws a shot to the body. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hatfield takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Forza bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A good leg kick by Forza.
A jab from Hatfield misses.
Forza moves out of range of the strikes.
Hatfield swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Forza scores with a jab. Hatfield acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A good leg kick by Hatfield.
Hatfield ducks under a wild hook from Forza.
Hatfield shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Forza throws a front kick aimed at Hatfield's knee but Hatfield avoids it well.
Hatfield takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hatfield scores with a nice strike.
A big left from Hatfield misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Forza slips under a jab from Hatfield.
Forza looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Forza tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hatfield is able to avoid easily.
Forza jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raimundo Forza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Forza misses with a straight left.
Forza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hatfield throws a hook but Forza blocks it.
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.
Forza blocks the body kick.
Hatfield ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hatfield walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Forza checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Forza dodges the punch combination from Hatfield.
Forza misses the shot to the body.
Hatfield throws a leg kick
and Forza counters with a straight right hand.
Hatfield thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hatfield misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatfield takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Forza throws the kick towards the body but Hatfield avoids it.
It looked like Hatfield wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good standup being displayed there by Forza as he connects with a hook.
Forza connects with a body shot that sends Hatfield's belly button to the back.
Forza ducks under a wild hook from Hatfield.
Hatfield is looking to score with low kicks.#T1#
Forza tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Forza defending well as Hatfield loads up on a big left hand.
Forza lands a leg kick that knocks Hatfield off balance momentarily.
A jab from Hatfield misses.
Hatfield dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Forza. That did some damage!
Hatfield misses the shot to the body.
Forza jabs at Hatfield's body.
Both fighters circling a little - Hatfield finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Forza looks to score with a jab to the body but Hatfield is just out of range.
Hatfield connects with the punch.
Hatfield jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hatfield pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hatfield throws a leg kick which misses Forza's front leg but catches the back leg as Forza tries to avoid it.
Hatfield fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Forza is out of range.
Hatfield throws a body punch but Forza moves out of range.
Forza moves forwards but Hatfield connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Forza lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hatfield throws a lazy uppercut
and Forza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hatfield moves out of range of the strikes.
Hatfield swings widly with a right hand
and Forza counters with a left to the body.
Hatfield misses with a leg kick.
Forza blocks a jab.
Hatfield swings for the body but Forza moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Forza.
Hatfield keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Forza.
Forza defending well as Hatfield loads up on a big left hand.
Forza looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Crunch! Hatfield slams his shin into Forza's torso.
Forza looks for the body kick but Hatfield saw that one coming.
Forza just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Hatfield wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
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 pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Forza lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hatfield missing with a left hand there. Forza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Forza throws a leg kick but Hatfield sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Forza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Forza tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hatfield takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hatfield misses with a right hand
and Forza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Forza misses with a looping left.
Hatfield throws a nice inside leg kick.
Forza lands a leg kick that knocks Hatfield off balance momentarily.
Forza with the inside leg kick.
Forza slips under a jab.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut. Forza saw that one coming.
Forza takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Forza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hatfield manages to avoid it.
Hatfield slips under a jab.
Forza is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hatfield.
Hatfield connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hatfield misses with a lunging right hand
and Forza counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hatfield thinking.
Hatfield misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Hatfield misses the target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Forza. #T4#
Hatfield throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hatfield tries to score with a low kick but Forza moves his leg out of the way.
Forza cracks Hatfield with a good jab.
Hatfield misses with a straight left.
Forza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Forza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hatfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Forza.
Hatfield uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Forza.
Hatfield throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Forza takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Forza lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Forza ducks under a wild hook from Hatfield.
Forza appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Forza turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hatfield motions for Forza to come forward. Hatfield throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hatfield lands a nice shot that snaps Forza's head back.
Hatfield takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Forza misses with a wild body shot.
Hatfield walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Raimundo Forza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Forza 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raimundo Forza!
An out of breath Raimundo Forza thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Dankovic vs Gustafsson
Date: Jan 14, 2024

#R1#
Hatfield missing with a left hand there. Diesel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hatfield is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diesel.
Hatfield throws the left hand but Diesel avoids the punch easily.
Diesel throws a looping overhand right but Hatfield ducks down to avoid it.
Diesel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diesel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hatfield.
Hatfield throws a low kick but Diesel moves out of range easily.
Hatfield lands with a cross.
Hatfield throws a shot from downtown. Diesel moves away and avoids it.
Diesel checks a leg kick.
Diesel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hatfield finds it's way round the side to connect with Diesel's head.
Hatfield throws a lazy uppercut
and Diesel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hatfield moves out of range of the strikes.
Hatfield throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diesel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diesel stuns Hatfield with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hatfield has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diesel. Hatfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hatfield with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hatfield throws a sloppy head kick and Diesel moves out of range easily.
Diesel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hatfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Diesel.
Diesel 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.
Jab, jab by Diesel - just one landing. #T1#
Hatfield loads up on a big right hand but Diesel slips the punch.
Nice shot lands for Diesel.
Diesel misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Hatfield.
Hatfield lunges at Diesel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diesel's hand.
Hatfield jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hatfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Diesel is just out of range.
Riley Hatfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Diesel misses.
Hatfield misses with a few strikes there.
A counter left hand to the body from Diesel misses its target.
Hatfield waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diesel.
Diesel connects with a body shot.
Hatfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diesel staying out of range there.
Hatfield swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hatfield thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diesel throws a shot from downtown. Hatfield moves away and avoids it.
Hatfield throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diesel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hatfield.
Hatfield takes a swing at Diesel's ribcage but misses. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hatfield misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Hatfield throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hatfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hatfield cracks Diesel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hatfield steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diesel.
Hatfield looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hatfield connects with a solid leg kick.
The fighters circling - Hatfield throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hatfield tries a low kick but Diesel avoids it.
Diesel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Diesel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hatfield.
Diesel throws a hook but Hatfield avoids it easily.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hatfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hatfield misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Diesel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diesel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hatfield sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diesel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hatfield. #T3#
Sloppy strikes from Hatfield. Those never looked like landing.
Hatfield misses with a looping left.
A big right from Hatfield misses.
Hatfield throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diesel punishes Hatfield's body with a nice straight punch.
Diesel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hatfield's head backwards.
Nice defenses there by Hatfield.
Good exchange - Hatfield coming out on top.
Hatfield misses with a hook.
Diesel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hatfield throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hatfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diesel manages to avoid it.
Diesel throws an overhand right that lands on Hatfield's shoulder, as Hatfield tries to avoid the shot.
Hatfield throws a counter combo.
Nice uppercut lands for Hatfield. That snapped Diesel's head back.
Diesel throws a hook but Hatfield avoids it easily.
Hatfield misses with a straight right.
Diesel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hatfield dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diesel. That did some damage!
Hatfield lands with a cross.
Hatfield is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Diesel had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diesel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diesel wants to clinch up but Hatfield keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Diesel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hatfield.
Hatfield missing with a left hand there. Diesel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A quick step to the side and Diesel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hatfield tries to score with a low kick but Diesel moves his leg out of the way.
Hatfield throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diesel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diesel throws the left hand but Hatfield avoids the punch easily.
Diesel missing with a left hand there. Hatfield was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No joy there for Hatfield, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hatfield defending well as Diesel loads up on a big left hand.
Diesel checks a leg kick.
Hatfield loads up on a big right hand but Diesel slips the punch.
Diesel throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch lands to the side of Hatfield 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Diesel blocks a leg kick.
Diesel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hatfield can pounce on him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diesel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hatfield shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Diesel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hatfield misses with a combination
and Diesel counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Riley Hatfield will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Hatfield doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diesel thuds a left hand into Hatfield's body.
Hatfield connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diesel's hands.
Diesel missing with a left hand there. Hatfield was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hatfield swings widly with a right hand
and Diesel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Diesel looks to land a left hand but Hatfield moved out of range nicely.
Diesel slips a straight right by Hatfield.
Nice shot by Diesel.
Diesel drops his hands momentarily and Hatfield takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hatfield doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hatfield thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diesel checks a leg kick.
Diesel scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hatfield connects with the punch.
Hatfield throws a jab but it's blocked by Diesel.
Hatfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diesel throws out the jab. #CL#
Diesel rushes Hatfield and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Hatfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hatfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Diesel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hatfield.
A little feinted left hand from Diesel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hatfield throws a poor cross that misses
and Diesel counters with a nice body shot.
Diesel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hatfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Diesel.
Hatfield waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diesel.
A big right from Diesel misses.
Hatfield takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Diesel scores with the left hand. Hatfield knows he should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hatfield. Diesel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diesel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diesel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diesel looks to throw the jab but Hatfield is out of range.
Hatfield connects with the punch.
Hatfield scores with a shot to the body.
A big left from Hatfield misses.
Hatfield walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Diesel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hatfield avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hatfield slips a jab from Diesel.
Hatfield pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diesel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Hatfield throws a right hand that misses
and Diesel counters with a stiff right hand.
Diesel throws a body punch but Hatfield moves out of range.
Diesel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hatfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diesel throws out the jab.
Riley Hatfield seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hatfield lands a nice looking body shot.
Hatfield fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Diesel is out of range.
Diesel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hatfield doesn't seem bothered though.
Hatfield loads up on a big right hand but Diesel slips the punch.
Diesel throws a body punch but Hatfield moves out of range.
Diesel misses with a wild body shot.
Diesel lands a nice looking body shot.
Hatfield lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hatfield thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hatfield looks to land a left hand but Diesel moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Hatfield.
Hatfield throws out a loose jab but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hatfield swings for the body but Diesel moves out of range. #T3#
Diesel stuns Hatfield with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diesel connects with a crisp jab.
Hatfield throws a head kick that misses
and Diesel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hatfield attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hatfield missing with a left hand there. Diesel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diesel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diesel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A nice combination there by Diesel.
Diesel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hatfield.
Diesel misses with an uppercut.
Diesel lands a really nice looking cross but Hatfield seems unphased.
Diesel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bone on bone clash there as Diesel blocks the leg kick.
Diesel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hatfield on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hatfield is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diesel.
Hatfield throws a poor cross that misses
and Diesel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Diesel misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Diesel throws a body punch but Hatfield moves out of range.
Hatfield throws a looping overhand right but Diesel ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Diesel misses the target.
Diesel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hatfield moves away.
Diesel scores with a one two! Hatfield had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Diesel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hatfield goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Diesel ducks under a wild hook from Hatfield.
Hatfield throws a hook but Diesel avoids it easily.
Hatfield misses with a hook
and Diesel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hatfield misses the shot to the body.
Hatfield just misses with a punch to the body.
Hatfield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diesel lands with an uppercut that bounces Hatfield off the cage and back into range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hatfield connects with a crisp jab.
Diesel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hatfield throws a leg kick which misses Diesel's front leg but catches the back leg as Diesel tries to avoid it.
Hatfield slips a straight right by Diesel.
Diesel defending well as Hatfield loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kloockz Diesel dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Diesel slips a straight right by Hatfield.
Diesel staying out of range there.
Hatfield misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hatfield walks into a stiff left hand from Diesel.
Hatfield throws a body punch but Diesel moves out of range.
Diesel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hatfield moves away.
Hatfield slips under a jab from Diesel.
Diesel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Hatfield misses the target.
Diesel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diesel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hatfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Diesel.
Diesel misses with a hook. Hatfield ducked under it nicely.
Hatfield flicks out a counter leg kick but Diesel steps away.
Hatfield tries to land a leg kick but Diesel saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hatfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hatfield's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diesel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hatfield scrambles back to his feet.
Hatfield lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diesel's sensitive parts.
Hatfield misses with a double jab
and Diesel counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1##CL#
Hatfield tries to keep at a distance but Diesel has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Hatfield manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Diesel.
Diesel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hatfield uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diesel.
A little jabbing left from Hatfield on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hatfield has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A telegraphed right hand from Diesel misses the target.
Hatfield misses with a combination
and Diesel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diesel slips under a jab from Hatfield.
Diesel ducks under a wild hook from Hatfield.
Diesel connects with a nice looking jab.
Hatfield waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diesel.
Hatfield misses with a hook. Diesel ducked under it nicely.
Hatfield looks to land a body kick but Diesel moved away.
Hatfield sizes up Diesel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hatfield has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diesel finds it's way round the side to connect with Hatfield's head. #T2#
Hatfield turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diesel cracks a nice hook into Hatfield's ribs.
Hatfield misses with a shot to the body
and Diesel counters with a nice uppercut.
Hatfield avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hatfield throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diesel pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hatfield back to the cage. Diesel follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nice straight punches there by Hatfield. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hatfield.
Diesel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Diesel loads up on a big right hand but Hatfield slips the punch.
A jab from Hatfield misses.
Diesel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hatfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Diesel.
Hatfield takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hatfield doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diesel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hatfield lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diesel circles away quickly and effectively.
Hatfield throws a hook but Diesel avoids it easily.
Diesel 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 tries to move into range but Diesel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Diesel misses with a wild body shot.
Diesel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diesel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Diesel throws a big shot that misses.
Diesel looks to score with a jab to the body but Hatfield is just out of range.
A slow jab from Diesel misses its intended target.
Diesel throws a series of punches but Hatfield moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diesel. Hatfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diesel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hatfield cracks Diesel with an open hand slap.
Hatfield throws a combination. Diesel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Diesel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hatfield.
Diesel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Diesel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diesel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hatfield's hands.
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!
Hatfield connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Diesel ducks under a wild hook from Hatfield.
An attempted straight right counter from Diesel misses the target.#T4#
Diesel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hatfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diesel moves away.
Diesel misses with a body shot.
Diesel lands a slapping body shot.
Diesel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hatfield. Diesel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hatfield throws an overhand right that lands on Diesel's shoulder, as Diesel tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Diesel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hatfield.
Hatfield throws a big shot that misses.
Diesel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Diesel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Diesel lands with a good body shot.
Hatfield lands a high kick!
Hatfield takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diesel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hatfield throws a shot from downtown. Diesel moves away and avoids it.
Diesel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hatfield.
Hatfield swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diesel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kloockz Diesel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Diesel has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kloockz Diesel!
Kloockz Diesel tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: SMASH: Sitsongrit vs Hatfield
Date: Dec 24, 2023

#R1#
Hatfield throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It appears Sitsongrit was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hatfield lands a jab to the nose.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hatfield looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hatfield misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
As Hatfield tries to get set, Sitsongrit tries to push him back and clinch up but Hatfield manages to avoid the attempt.
A jab from Hatfield misses.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hatfield throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
Hatfield lands with a cross.
Riley Hatfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit pushes Hatfield away with a front kick.
Hatfield on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Hatfield misses with a body shot.
Hatfield misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Hatfield.
Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hatfield's sensitive parts.
Hatfield misses with a straight left.
Hatfield tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jab by Hatfield.
Hatfield misses with a low kick. #T1#
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Hatfield's leg but Hatfield calmly moves out of range.
Hatfield scores with a hook.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Hatfield lands a nice shot to the body.
Hatfield throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick.
Hatfield thows a leg kick but Sitsongrit checks it
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice body kick.
A big right from Hatfield misses.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick aimed at Hatfield's knee but Hatfield avoids it well.
Hatfield throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hatfield will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hatfield blocks a leg kick.
Hatfield thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit tries to score with a low kick but Hatfield moves his leg out of the way.
Hatfield looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hatfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hatfield misses with a looping left.
Hatfield swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hatfield's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hatfield tried to score with a low kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit throws a chopping leg kick but Hatfield manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hatfield swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Hatfield takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hatfield throws out the jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Sitsongrit finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#It looks like Riley Hatfield has been cut.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hatfield rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hatfield's knee momentarily.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hatfield swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
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 blocks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit looks for the body kick but Hatfield saw that one coming.
Hatfield looks to land a combination but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Hatfield sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T3#
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hatfield.
Sitsongrit lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hatfield misses with a hook.#CL#
Sitsongrit rushes Hatfield and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit prevents Hatfield from breaking the clinch.
Sitsongrit trying to land knees to the body.
Hatfield lands a hook that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hatfields head.
Sitsongrit misses with a knee to the head.
Hatfield wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hatfield lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch in the clinch.
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!
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hatfield works on Sitsongrit's body with a couple of short punches.
Hatfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Sitsongrit unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hatfield lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hatfield looks winded!
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a hook that snaps the head of Hatfield backwards.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
Hatfield's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A knee to the head by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is working Hatfield over against the cage.
Sitsongrit crunches a lovely knee into Hatfield's ribcage.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand into Hatfield's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hatfield's gas tank.
Sitsongrit gets through Hatfield's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands a good knee to the midsection. Hatfield won't want to take too many of those.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a nice knee to the body.
Sitsongrit landing some nice looking knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
Hatfield takes a shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Hatfield's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Madkhao Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Riley Hatfield's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sitsongrit tries to score with a low kick but Hatfield moves his leg out of the way.
A low kick from Hatfield misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a low kick, right behind Hatfield 's knee.
Hatfield misses with a looping right.
Hatfield jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hatfield lands a nice hook to Sitsongrit's body. Sitsongrit takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hatfield throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hatfield checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Madkhao Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Hatfield misses with a wild body shot.
Hatfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Hatfield.
Hatfield takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sitsongrit 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 Hatfield has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hatfield and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit throws the kick towards the body but Hatfield avoids it.
Hatfield is breathing heavily.
Hatfield throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hatfield takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised Hatfield's leg. Hatfield is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit fakes the leg kick and cracks Hatfield in the body. #T1#
Sitsongrit explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit thumps Hatfield with a low kick.
Hatfield throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hatfield blocks the body kick.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body kick.
Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hatfield's sensitive parts.
Sitsongrit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL#
Sitsongrit closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from Sitsongrit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knees in the clinch landing for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hatfield can do to turn this around?
Sitsongrit lands a shot to the body.
Knees to the body from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hatfield lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T2#
Knees in the clinch landing for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit working Hatfield over with knees to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hatfield backwards.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hatfield backwards.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Madkhao Sitsongrit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sitsongrit landing knees to the body.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hatfield backwards.
Sitsongrit is working Hatfield over against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hatfields head.
Sitsongrit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand into Hatfield's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hatfield's gas tank.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot in the clinch. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit gets through Hatfield's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hatfields head.
Sitsongrit working Hatfield over with knees to the body.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand into Hatfield's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hatfield's gas tank.
You can see that Hatfield has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sitsongrit is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
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!
Sitsongrit pushes Hatfield back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sitsongrit gets through Hatfield's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hatfield looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sitsongrit is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sitsongrit is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sitsongrit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T4#
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
Sitsongrit lands a hook that snaps the head of Hatfield backwards.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head. #ROC#Hatfield is rocked!
Hatfield has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sitsongrit.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
Hatfield is still on wobbly legs! Can Sitsongrit finish him?
Hatfield wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage.
Hatfield seems to have recovered his senses.
Sitsongrit landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hatfield backwards.
Sitsongrit cracks Hatfield with a nice body shot.
Sitsongrit utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sitsongrit works on Hatfield's body with a couple of short punches.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Hatfield takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sitsongrit unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Madkhao Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Riley Hatfield's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hatfield.
Hatfield has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hatfield checks it well.
Sitsongrit motions for Hatfield to come forward. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hatfield is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sitsongrit with a body shot.#CL#
Sitsongrit moves into the clinch.
Hatfield lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Hatfield wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hatfield is trying to break the clinch but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands a shot to the body.
Hatfield wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage.
Hatfield is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit has Hatfield pressed against the cage, preventing Hatfield from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch.
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hatfield takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sitsongrit obliges.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch.
Sitsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sitsongrit pushes Hatfield back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit pushes Hatfield back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sitsongrit lands a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a good knee to the midsection. Hatfield won't want to take too many of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit pushes Hatfield back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sitsongrit pushes Hatfield back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hatfield's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hatfield or not.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hatfield backwards.
Sitsongrit cracks Hatfield with a nice body shot.#T2#
Sitsongrit digs a right hand into Hatfield's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hatfield's gas tank.
Sitsongrit putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hatfield in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
Hatfield wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Hatfield is trying to force a seperation but Sitsongrit has the dominant position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hatfield wants to stall.
Sitsongrit using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sitsongrit unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hatfield lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sitsongrit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sitsongrit working Hatfield over with knees to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hatfield backwards.
Sitsongrit crunches a lovely knee into Hatfield's ribcage.
Sitsongrit presses Hatfield against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Sitsongrit landing knees to the body.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
Sitsongrit is leaning against Hatfield and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Hatfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit lands a nice knee to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hatfield in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sitsongrit landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit presses Hatfield against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
Hatfield looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hatfield backwards.
Sitsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit prevents Hatfield from breaking the clinch.
Hatfield has had enough of the clinch but Sitsongrit keeps him there for the moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hatfield backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sitsongrit.
A right hand to the body from Sitsongrit.
Hatfield throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand underneath Hatfield's ribcage. Hatfield let out a lung full of air as it connected.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sitsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hatfield backwards.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Madkhao Sitsongrit clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Riley Hatfield's cut.
That's time! Sitsongrit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Hatfield chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Hatfield.
Hatfield tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sitsongrit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hatfield is out of range.
Hatfield with the inside leg kick.
Hatfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hatfield is able to avoid easily.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Hatfield's leg but Hatfield calmly moves out of range.
Hatfield is looking to score with low kicks.
Hatfield lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sitsongrit's sensitive parts.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab lands there for Hatfield.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatfield scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Hatfield.
Sitsongrit scores with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Sitsongrit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hatfield is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Hatfield.
Crunch! Sitsongrit slams his shin into Hatfield's torso.
Hatfield rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hatfield throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter with a body kick.
Hatfield checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Hatfield moved away.
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Hatfield's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hatfield down.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Hatfield.
As Hatfield backs away, Sitsongrit returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Hatfield checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hatfield takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hatfield checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Hatfield throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Hatfield avoids it.
Hatfield throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Hatfield tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Hatfield. #T2#
Hatfield throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick that sends Hatfield stumbling back into the cage.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hatfield throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hatfield looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised Hatfield's leg. Hatfield is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Sitsongrit clinches with his opponent.
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a knee strike.
Hatfield wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hatfield backwards.
Sitsongrit crunches a lovely knee into Hatfield's ribcage.
Sitsongrit lands a nice knee to the body.
Sitsongrit putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hatfield in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sitsongrit. #T3#
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
Sitsongrit utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit working Hatfield over with knees to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hatfield.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
Hatfield trying to control the position but instead, Sitsongrit has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hatfield into the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
Hatfield wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is leaning against Hatfield and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sitsongrit using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a good knee to the midsection. Hatfield won't want to take too many of those.#T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit pushes Hatfield back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Sitsongrit.
A body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Hatfield.
Hatfield takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees to the body from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit crunches a lovely knee into Hatfield's ribcage.
Hatfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hatfields head.
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a nice knee to the body.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hatfield's efforts to push away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Madkhao Sitsongrit had his way with Riley Hatfield in that round.
The cut man is working on Riley Hatfield's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Sitsongrit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hatfield is able to avoid easily.
Madkhao Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Sitsongrit instigates a clinch.
Hatfield is trying to break the clinch but Sitsongrit is controlling him.
Hatfield scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sitsongrit has Hatfield pressed against the cage, preventing Hatfield from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hatfield wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hatfield wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hatfield tries to circle away but Sitsongrit has him pinned against the cage.
Sitsongrit crunches a lovely knee into Hatfield's ribcage.
Hatfield can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Hatfield breaks the clinch.
Hatfield swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Hatfield down.
Hatfield is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit. #T1#
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Hatfield throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hatfield scores with a nice strike.
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised Hatfield's leg. Hatfield is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to land a front kick but Hatfield steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
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 tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Hatfield checks it.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut.
Hatfield misses with a hook
and Sitsongrit counters with a thumping low kick.
Hatfield misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hatfield lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hatfield throws a leg kick
and Sitsongrit counters with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hatfield missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Sitsongrit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hatfield fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body kick.
Sitsongrit is looking to score with low kicks.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hatfield is out of range and Sitsongrit settles back down.
Hatfield scores with a sloppy right hand. Sitsongrit should have avoided that one.
Hatfield checks a leg kick.
Hatfield swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hatfield throws a poor cross that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with an inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick as Hatfield jumps back.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Hatfield.
Decent striking displayed by Hatfield there.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Hatfield sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
An inside leg kick from Sitsongrit misses.
Hatfield just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.#T3#
Hatfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Hatfield checks the leg kick.#CL#
Sitsongrit gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hatfield misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit gets through Hatfield's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hatfield misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit avoids the elbow strike from Hatfield, against the cage.
Sitsongrit has Hatfield pressed against the cage, preventing Hatfield from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hatfield backwards.
Hatfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hatfield misses with some punches. #T4#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sitsongrit obliges.
Hatfield leaning against his opponent.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sitsongrit obliges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit keeps control of Hatfield as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sitsongrit lands a shot to the body.
Hatfield has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Hatfield is trying to break free.
Hatfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Hatfield misses with a body punch.
Hatfield wants to break the clinch but can't.
Riley Hatfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hatfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Madkhao Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sitsongrit has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 50:43
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 50:43
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 50:43

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Madkhao Sitsongrit!
Madkhao Sitsongrit retains his lightweight title!
After the fight, Madkhao Sitsongrit was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: SMASH:Nascimento vs Gustafsson
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Hatfield lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Hatfield.
Hatfield throws a head kick but Orsic moves out of range.
Orsic takes a swing at Hatfield's ribcage but misses.
Hatfield has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#TD#
Orsic shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hatfield's guard.
Hatfield wants to stand up but Orsic is controlling him.
Orsic trying to control the position from guard on top but Hatfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hatfield has momentary wrist control but Orsic slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orsic trying to control the position from guard on top but Hatfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orsic prevents Hatfield from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsic lands a couple of digs.
Hatfield wants to stand but Orsic is controlling the position. #T1##ES2#
Hatfield is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orsic.
Orsic tries to work over Hatfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Hatfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hatfield throws a leg kick #TD#
and Orsic decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hatfield's guard.
Orsic is standing up over Hatfield. Hatfield looks to escape but Orsic dives into side control.
Orsic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#REVB#
Orsic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hatfield keeps working.
Orsic has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Orsic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hatfield is looking to escape. #T2#
Orsic in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hatfield wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Orsic connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hatfield is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orsic looking to control but Hatfield is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hatfield is trying to stand.
Orsic is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hatfield can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Orsic landing strikes from the mount and Hatfield is in trouble! #T3#
Hatfield tries to buck Orsic off but he can't manage it.
Orsic 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.
Orsic raining down shots from the mount!
Hatfield is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Orsic raining down shots from the mount!
Hatfield is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Orsic wants to control the pace but Hatfield is squirming around nicely.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Orsic cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #T4#
Hatfield is trying to stand.
Orsic lands a big elbow.
Hatfield is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Orsic has taken his back!
Orsic throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Hatfield!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Hatfield fending off the submission attempt from Orsic.
Hatfield is trying to get back to his feet but Orsic has full control of the position and if anything, Hatfield has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Orsic working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #ES2#
Hatfield is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mate Orsic dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Orsic blocks a jab.
Hatfield looks for the body kick but Orsic saw that one coming.
Hatfield connects with a leg kick.
Orsic misses with a hook.
Hatfield looks to land a left hand but Orsic moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Orsic was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hatfield cracks Orsic with a good jab.
Hatfield moves out of range as Orsic strikes.
Orsic misses with the combination.
Orsic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hatfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Orsic.
Orsic scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hatfield rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Orsic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Orsic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hatfield can do to turn this around?
Orsic missing with a left hand there. Hatfield was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Orsic misses with a body shot.
Hatfield lands a slapping body shot.
Hatfield jabs Orsic right on the nose. Orsic blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hatfield misses with a jab, cross combination.
Orsic walks into a left hand.
Hatfield cracks Orsic with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hatfield ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
A jab from Hatfield finds it's way through Orsic's defenses.
Orsic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hatfield moves away.
Orsic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Riley Hatfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hatfield wants to land a leg kick but Orsic is out of range.
Orsic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orsic dodges the punch combination from Hatfield.
Hatfield throws the left hand but Orsic avoids the punch easily.
Hatfield works the jab nicely.
A punch combination from Hatfield misses.
Orsic blocks a jab.
Hatfield throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Orsic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A leg kick checked by Orsic.
Orsic scores with a shot to the body.
Orsic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hatfield jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orsic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hatfield rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hatfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Riley Hatfield seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hatfield swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Orsic slips under a jab from Hatfield.
Hatfield misses with a looping left.
Good shot there by Orsic.
Hatfield throws a looping overhand right but Orsic ducks down to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hatfield.
Hatfield gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Orsic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hatfields jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice cross by Hatfield.
Mate Orsic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Orsic slips under a jab from Hatfield.
Orsic moves away from the strike by Hatfield.
Hatfield waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orsic.
Orsic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hatfield swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Orsic's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Orsic duly obliges.
Orsic moves into range and connects with a jab.
Orsic moves away from the strike by Hatfield.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hatfield darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Orsic looks to score with a jab to the body but Hatfield is just out of range.
Good shot there by Hatfield.
Orsic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hatfield manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Orsic misses with a hook. Hatfield ducked under it nicely.
Hatfield throws a quick inside leg kick.
Orsic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Hatfield.
Orsic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hatfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Orsic.
Orsic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Hatfield gets tackled into the cage by Orsic. Orsic maintains the clinch.
Hatfield working aggressively here. #BC2#
Hatfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
It looks like Orsic has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Orsic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orsic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hatfield throws a hook to the side of Orsic's head but Orsic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hatfield rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hatfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Orsic staying out of range there.
Orsic throws a hook but Hatfield blocks it.
Hatfield is looking to chop away at Orsic's legs.
Hatfield throws a low kick but it's checked well by Orsic.
Hatfield misses with a straight right.
Orsic attempts a counter takedown but Hatfield avoids it well and moves away.
Hatfield throws a jab when Orsic was well out of range.#T4#
Hatfield throws an overhand right that lands on Orsic's shoulder, as Orsic tries to avoid the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hatfield ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orsic shoots in for a takedown but Hatfield shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Orsic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hatfield ducks under a wild hook from Orsic.
It seemed like Hatfield was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hatfield ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hatfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orsic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hatfield is looking to score with low kicks.
Orsic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Orsic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Hatfield on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hatfield misses with a low kick.
Hatfield just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Orsic misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hatfield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orsic was well out of range. Poor timing from Hatfield.
Good exchange - Hatfield coming out on top.
Hatfield closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hatfield jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orsic lands a nice looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Riley Hatfield will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Orsic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Hatfield looks to move away, Orsic throws a big counter combo but Hatfield just gets out of the way.
Orsic 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.
Nice straight punches there by Orsic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Orsic.
Hatfield swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orsic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hatfield circles away quickly and effectively.
Orsic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big right from Hatfield misses.
Hatfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orsic.
Orsic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Orsic slips a straight right by Hatfield.
Hatfield with a jab.
Orsic misses with a looping right.
A nice combination there by Hatfield.
Hatfield shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Orsic shoots in for a double leg but Hatfield sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Orsic cracks Hatfield with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orsic just misses with a punch to the body.
Hatfield takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hatfield swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1#
Orsic shoots in for a takedown but Hatfield shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hatfield throws a hook to the side of Orsic's head but Orsic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orsic lands with an uppercut that bounces Hatfield off the cage and back into range.
Hatfield is looking to score with low kicks.
Orsic throwing a counter right hand but Hatfield manages to avoid it.
Hatfield thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hatfield throws an off balance right hand
and Orsic counters with a two punch combo.
Orsic tries to clinch up but Hatfield circles away and keeps his distance.
Hatfield steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orsic.
Hatfield looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A head kick misses from Hatfield.
A telegraphed right hand from Orsic misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Hatfield on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hatfield lands with an overhand left.
Orsic misses with a body shot.
Hatfield throws a hook but Orsic avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Hatfield.
Riley Hatfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Orsic closes the distance and clinches.
Orsic has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hatfield is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mate Orsic. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Hatfield manages to break the clinch.
Hatfield ducks under a wild hook from Orsic.#T2#
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!
Orsic ducks under a wild hook from Hatfield.
Orsic moves out of range as Hatfield strikes.
Hatfield slips under a jab from Orsic.
Orsic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hatfield misses with a straight left.
Hatfield lands a glancing blow to the side of Orsic's head.
Hatfield bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Orsic's head backwards.
No joy there for Hatfield, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Orsic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hatfield is looking to chop away at Orsic's legs.
Orsic throws a right hand that Hatfield ducks under and follows up with a left that Hatfield also avoids with ease.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hatfield.
Orsic lands a jab to the head.
Hatfield waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orsic.
Orsic throws a shot from downtown. Hatfield moves away and avoids it.
Orsic misses with a takedown attempt - Hatfield sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hatfield defending well as Orsic loads up on a big left hand.
Orsic slips a jab from Hatfield.#T3#
A head kick misses from Hatfield.
Hatfield throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hatfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orsic takes a swing at Hatfield's ribcage but misses.
Hatfield appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hatfield lands an overhand right.
Orsic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hatfield.
Orsic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Good work by Orsic as he checks the leg kick.
Orsic throws a big counter combination but Hatfield scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A big left from Hatfield misses.
Hatfield throws out a loose jab but Orsic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hatfield throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orsic misses with a series of wild punches.
Orsic lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A telegraphed right hand from Hatfield misses the target. #T4#
Orsic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A punch lands to the side of Orsic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orsic misses the shot to the body.
Hatfield looks to land a right hand but Orsic moved out of range.
Hatfield connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Orsic momentarily.
Hatfield rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Orsic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hatfield throws a jab but it's blocked by Orsic.
Hatfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orsic manages to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Hatfield. No joy for Orsic on that attempt.
Orsic slips a jab from Hatfield.
Hatfield throws a looping overhand right but Orsic ducks down to avoid it.
Hatfield finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hatfield throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Orsic.
Hatfield scores with the left hand. Orsic knows he should have avoided that one. #CL#
Orsic clinches up with Hatfield and pushes him back against the cage.
Orsic drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hatfield pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hatfield tries to land a leg kick but Orsic saw it coming and moves away.
Orsic is looking to counter punch.
Hatfield lands a nice leg kick that just misses Orsic's sensitive parts.

And that's the end of the fight!
Riley Hatfield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hatfield has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Riley Hatfield!
A victorious Riley Hatfield thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Sitsongrit vs Kentas
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1#
Hatfield lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Howlett blocks the leg kick.
Hatfield is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Howlett.
Hatfield throws a leg kick which misses Howlett's front leg but catches the back leg as Howlett tries to avoid it.
Hatfield just misses with a punch to the body.
Howlett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hatfield.
Hatfield bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Howlett's head.
Howlett tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hatfield defends well and Howlett ends up having to push Hatfield into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Howlett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hatfield swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hatfield was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hatfield throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Howlett counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hatfield is looking to stand back up but Howlett counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hatfield. #REVR#
Howlett prevents Hatfield from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howlett thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Howlett prevents Hatfield from standing back up.
Howlett trying to control from half guard but Hatfield is working away.
Hatfield won't allow Howlett to pass to mount. #T1##SUB2#
Howlett is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hatfield doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Howlett.
Howlett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hatfield keeps working. #SUB#
Hatfield looking for submissions off his back.#ES#
Hatfield kicks Howlett off and gets back to his feet.
A slow jab from Hatfield misses its intended target. #T2#
A jab from Hatfield misses.
Hatfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Howlett moves away.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut. Howlett saw that one coming.#TD2#
Howlett scores with a takedown into Hatfield's guard.
Hatfield is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Howlett dives into side control.
Howlett trying to control the action but Hatfield is working from the bottom.
Hatfield is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Howlett trying to control the action but Hatfield is working from the bottom.
Hatfield tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T3#
Hatfield is trying to stand back up.
Hatfield prevents Howlett from getting a body triangle.
Hatfield is trying to get back to his feet but Howlett has full control of the position and if anything, Hatfield has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Howlett tightening his grip on Hatfield, looking for the choke. #T4##SUB2#
Hatfield showing good submission defense here. #SUB2#
Howlett is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hatfield is defending well though. Howlett let's go of the attempt for now.
Hatfield trying to get back to his feet but Howlett is in full control for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Howlett dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hatfield misses the jab.
Howlett tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hatfield throws a right hand that Howlett ducks under and follows up with a left that Howlett also avoids with ease.
Nice sprawl there from Hatfield as Howlett shoots in.
Howlett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hatfield.
Howlett shoots in and drives through. Hatfield sprawls well.
James Howlett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A clash of legs there as Howlett blocks the low kick.
Hatfield with a jab.
Riley Hatfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hatfield scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Howlett shoots in but Hatfield avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Riley Hatfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Howlett.
Hatfield fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Howlett checks it well.
Hatfield connects with an inside leg kick.
Howlett tries to clinch up.
Howlett takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hatfield throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Howlett counters with a single leg into guard. Hatfield didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Howlett won't allow Hatfield to get back to his feet.
Hatfield wants to get back to his feet but Howlett passes into half guard.
Howlett is looking to advance position but Hatfield won't allow it. #T1#
Howlett stops Hatfield from getting back to his feet.
Howlett missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Howlett passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hatfield!
Hatfield is squirming around, avoiding Howlett's attempts to control the action.
Hatfield is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Howlett sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Howlett takes Hatfield's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Hatfield is in trouble.
Hatfield is trying to stand back up. #T2##SUB2#
Hatfield showing good submission defense here.
Hatfield wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Howlett working for a choke but Hatfield is defending well.
Hatfield trying to get back to his feet but Howlett is in full control for now. #T3##ES#
Hatfield is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Howlett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hatfield.
Hatfield will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hatfield defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Howlett.
Decent striking displayed by Hatfield there.
Howlett slips a jab from Hatfield.
A lazy left from Hatfield finds it's target.
Hatfield scores with a hook.
Hatfield throws a hook but Howlett blocks it.
A lazy left from Hatfield finds it's target.#CL2#
Howlett has taken the fight to the clinch.
Howlett is working for takedown but Hatfield is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Hatfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Howlett shoots for a takedown but Hatfield saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Howlett tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hatfield swivels and escapes.#T4#
Howlett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hatfield.#TD2#
Howlett drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hatfield wants to stand up but Howlett is controlling him. #ES#
Hatfield has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Howlett has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC#
Hatfield breaks the clinch.
Hatfield stuffs the takedown attempt from Howlett. Howlett gets slowly back to his feet.
Hatfield wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fight stays on the outside here - Howlett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Hatfield dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Hatfield. Those never looked like landing.
Howlett dives in and grabs Hatfield's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hatfield pushes down on Howlett's head and hops out.
Howlett shoots in looking for a takedown but Hatfield manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Howlett's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hatfield is looking to counter punch.
Hatfield lands a jab to the nose.
Riley Hatfield is winning the standup battle so far.
Hatfield misses with a low kick.
Hatfield connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Howlett shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hatfield but Hatfield pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Riley Hatfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Howlett.
Hatfield misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Hatfield gets caught napping as Howlett dives in and scores a takedown. Hatfield manages to retain guard.
Howlett slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Howlett wants to work for an arm triangle but Hatfield is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hatfield tries to kick Howlett off in order to stand up. Howlett Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Howlett controls the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Howlett prevents Hatfield from escaping the position.#T1#
Sloppy strikes there by Howlett.
Howlett advances to mount.
Howlett tries to control but Hatfield wriggling away.
Howlett sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Howlett throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Howlett thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Howlett wants to take his opponent's back but Hatfield doesn't allow it.
Howlett tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Hatfield is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Howlett has taken his back!
Hatfield trying to get back to his feet but Howlett is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Hatfield showing good submission defense here. #SUB2#
Howlett looking for the RNC.
Hatfield is trying to stand back up. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Howlett has his opponent's back but Hatfield is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Howlett.
Howlett blocks a jab.
Howlett moves away from the strike by Hatfield.
Howlett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hatfield throws out the jab.
Howlett closes the distance and clinches up with Hatfield, looking for a takedown. Howlett pushes Hatfield against the cage but Hatfield circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hatfield jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut. Howlett saw that one coming.
Hatfield getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hatfield lands with a thumping leg kick. #T4#
Hatfield misses with a low kick.
Hatfield connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice uppercut lands for Hatfield. That snapped Howlett's head back.
Howlett shoots in looking for a takedown but Hatfield manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Howlett's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hatfield loads up on a big right hand but Howlett slips the punch.
Howlett will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hatfield lands a really nice looking cross but Howlett seems unphased.
Hatfield thows a left - swing and a miss!
Howlett blocks a jab.
Hatfield lands with a straight right. Howlett didn't see that one coming.
Hatfield throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Howlett shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hatfield scores with a jab. Howlett acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Riley Hatfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut.
Hatfield displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Howlett.
Hatfield cracks Howlett with a right hand to the side of the head.
Howlett shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hatfield defends it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Riley Hatfield showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hatfield 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riley Hatfield!
Riley Hatfield decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH: Spratt vs Khan
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
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. #TD2#
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. #T1#
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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hatfield with a nice calf kick.
Mazzariello blocks a leg kick.#CL2#
Mazzariello closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2#
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. #BC#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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!#R2#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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.#CL2#
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. #T3##BC#
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. #TD2#
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.#T4#
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!#R3#
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. #CL2#
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.#BC#
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.#T1#
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. #T2#
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. #CL2#
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. #T3#
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.#BC#
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.#T4#
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 #CL2#
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.

Event: SMASH: Materlak vs Kentas
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1#
Diesel scores with a body shot.
Hatfield slips a jab from Diesel.
Hatfield throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diesel throws an overhand right that lands on Hatfield's shoulder, as Hatfield tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Hatfield misses the target.
Hatfield throws a hook to the side of Diesel's head but Diesel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That kick from Hatfield tenderised Diesel's leg. Diesel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hatfield takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diesel missing with a left hand there. Hatfield was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diesel lands a nice shot to the body.
Diesel just misses with a punch to the body.
Hatfield fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diesel.
Diesel ducks under a wild hook from Hatfield.
Hatfield looks to land a combination. Diesel sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Diesel. Beautiful body shot.
Hatfield misses with a lunging right hand
and Diesel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hatfield keeps the fight on the outside.
Diesel scores with a jab to the body.
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.
Hatfield missing with a left hand there. Diesel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Diesel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hatfield takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Diesel ducks under a wild hook from Hatfield.#T1#
Hatfield misses with a hook. Diesel ducked under it nicely.
Hatfield throws a jab when Diesel was well out of range.
Hatfield lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Diesel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jab by Diesel.
Diesel tries to clinch but Hatfield is having none of it.
Nice defenses there by Hatfield.
Hatfield waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diesel.
Hatfield swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Riley Hatfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diesel connects with a crisp jab.
A low kick lands for Hatfield.
Nice defenses there by Diesel.
Diesel slips a jab from Hatfield.#CL2#
Diesel takes the fight into the clinch.
Hatfield misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Diesel - that landed with a thud.
Hatfield wants to get back to striking at distance but Diesel won't allow it.
Hatfield is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Diesel is keeping busy.#T2#
Diesel taking a breather.
Hatfield tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diesel avoids it.
Diesel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hatfield tries to throw a body punch but Diesel avoids it by throwing Hatfield back against the cage.
Diesel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diesel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hatfield or not.
A nice left hand lands by Diesel.
Hatfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diesel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hatfield looking to slow down the pace here.
Hatfield looking to slow down the pace here.
Hatfield tries to break free but Diesel pushes him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Diesel as the two fighters clinch.
Diesel stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A right hand to the body from Diesel. #T3#
Diesel prevents Hatfield from breaking the clinch.
Hatfield looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Hatfield's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hatfield takes a shot to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Diesel takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Diesel pressing his opponent against the cage.
Diesel lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Diesel on the inside.
Diesel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hatfield's efforts to push away.#BC#
Hatfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hatfield thuds a left hand into Diesel's body.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut
and Hatfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diesel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hatfield looks to land a right hand but Diesel moved out of range.
Diesel jabs Hatfield to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A slow jab from Hatfield misses its intended target. #T4#
Hatfield looks to land a right hand but Diesel moved out of range.
Diesel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Diesel tries to clinch up.
Hatfield scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diesel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Diesel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hatfield lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Diesel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That kick from Hatfield tenderised Diesel's leg. Diesel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diesel scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Diesel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hatfield.
A jab from Diesel finds it's way through Hatfield's defenses.
Diesel scores with a body shot.
Hatfield slips under a jab.
Hatfield is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diesel.
A countering left hand to the body from Diesel misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hatfield misses with a combination
and Diesel counters with a straight right hand.
Diesel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hatfield can pounce on him.
Diesel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kloockz Diesel dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Hatfield throws a jab when Diesel was well out of range.
Hatfield thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hatfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diesel moves away.
Hatfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diesel misses with a straight left.
Hatfield throws a low kick but Diesel avoids it.
Nice uppercut there from Diesel.
Hatfield lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Diesel backs up against the cage.
Hatfield lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Diesel throws a right hand that Hatfield ducks under and follows up with a left that Hatfield also avoids with ease.
Hatfield scores with a jab. Diesel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hatfield looks to throw the jab but Diesel is out of range.
Hatfield rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diesel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diesel takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diesel slips under a jab.
Diesel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Diesel lands a nice shot that snaps Hatfield's head back.
Hatfield swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diesel scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Diesel takes a swing at Hatfield's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Hatfield moves out of range of the strikes.
Hatfield throws a shot to the body.
Hatfield throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diesel counters with a stiff right hand.
Diesel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Hatfield misses.
Diesel defending well as Hatfield loads up on a big left hand.
Hatfield throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diesel. Hatfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diesel lands a nice looking body shot.
Hatfield throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diesel lands with a nice body punch.
Hatfield slips a jab from Diesel.
Diesel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hatfield.
A lazy left from Diesel finds it's target.
Diesel is looking to clinch.
Hatfield scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hatfield dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diesel. That did some damage!
Hatfield misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diesel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hatfield with a body shot.#T2#
Diesel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hatfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Diesel.
Diesel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hatfield.
Hatfield takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Diesel misses with a straight left.
Hatfield throws a poor cross that misses
and Diesel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Diesel fails to land with a series of punches.
Diesel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Diesel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hatfield manages to avoid it.
Diesel throws out a powerful jab.
Diesel slips under a jab from Hatfield.
Diesel misses with a looping left.
Sloppy strikes from Diesel. Those never looked like landing.
Hatfield thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hatfield smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hatfield misses with a body kick.#T3#
Diesel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hatfield looks to throw the jab but Diesel is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diesel. Hatfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hatfield connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hatfield lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Diesel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Decent striking displayed by Hatfield there.
Hatfield throws a leg kick but Diesel sees it coming and moves out of range.
A big left from Diesel misses.
Diesel misses with a straight left.
Diesel throws a one two combo.
Hatfield throws a jab when Diesel was well out of range.
Hatfield loads up on a big right hand but Diesel slips the punch.
Diesel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kloockz Diesel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Hatfield misses the target.
Hatfield misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diesel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hatfield stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
An inside leg kick lands from Hatfield. #T4#
Decent striking displayed by Diesel there.
Diesel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hatfield on the side of the head.
Diesel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hatfield misses with a few strikes there.
Diesel throws a body shot but no joy.
Diesel looks to score with a jab to the body but Hatfield is just out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Hatfield scores with a four punch combination!
Hatfield getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Diesel throws a big shot that misses.
Hatfield throws a lazy right hand but Diesel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diesel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hatfield with a body shot.
Hatfield swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hatfield connects with a crisp jab.
Hatfield slips a jab from Diesel.
A bone on bone clash there as Diesel blocks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hatfield fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Diesel is out of range.
A nice side step and Diesel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hatfield looks to land a left hand but Diesel moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Hatfield throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hatfield defending well as Diesel loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Hatfield wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kloockz Diesel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Hatfield tries to work over Diesel's front leg with a kick but Diesel checks it.
Diesel tries to clinch up but Hatfield circles away and keeps his distance.
Diesel slips a straight right by Hatfield.
Diesel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hatfield throws a leg kick
and Diesel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diesel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Diesel ducks under a wild hook from Hatfield.
Hatfield throws a big shot that misses.
Diesel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hatfield misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diesel! But no joy.
Jab, jab by Hatfield - just one landing.
Hatfield throws out a loose jab but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hatfield ducks under a wild hook from Diesel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatfield throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Diesel counters with a straight right hand.
Diesel throws a hook but Hatfield avoids it easily.
Diesel slips under a jab.
Diesel throws a right hand that Hatfield ducks under and follows up with a left that Hatfield also avoids with ease.
Hatfield needs to keep his hands up - Diesel had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick from Hatfield misses. #T1#
Hatfield uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diesel.
Diesel sizes up Hatfield with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hatfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hatfield takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Diesel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hatfield misses the jab.
Hatfield will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Diesel looks to score with a jab to the body but Hatfield is just out of range.
Hatfield's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hatfield duly obliges.
Hatfield misses with a looping right.
Diesel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Diesel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hatfield.
Hatfield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diesel takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL2#
Diesel gets a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Hatfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hatfield ducks under a wild hook from Diesel.
Diesel avoids the body shot from Hatfield. #T2#
Hatfield misses with a lunging right hand
and Diesel counters with a left to the body.
Diesel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diesel takes one on the button.
Hatfield throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Diesel moves into the clinch.
Hatfield working hard to break the clinch.
Hatfield has had enough of the clinch but Diesel keeps him there for the moment.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Diesel has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hatfield seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Diesel can turn it around.
Hatfield can't break the clinch.
A short right from Diesel on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diesel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diesel lands a shoulder strike.
Diesel presses Hatfield against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Hatfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hatfield throws a hook but Diesel avoids it easily.
Diesel looks to score with a jab to the body but Hatfield is just out of range.
Diesel lands a head shot.#T3#
Hatfield takes a swing at Diesel's ribcage but misses.
Hatfield takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hatfield takes one to the side of the head.
Diesel connects with a jab.
Diesel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hatfield.
Diesel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A head kick misses from Hatfield.
Diesel takes a swing at Hatfield's ribcage but misses.
Hatfield throws out a leg kick but Diesel moves out of range and Hatfield only half commits.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diesel! But no joy.
Good exchange - Diesel coming out on top.
Hatfield tries to move into range but Diesel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Diesel doesn't manage to clinch there - Hatfield circles away.
Hatfield misses the jab.
Diesel ducks right into an uppercut from Hatfield.
A telegraphed right hand from Hatfield misses the target.
Hatfield throws a big shot that misses.
Diesel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hatfield.
Jab by Diesel.#T4#
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!
Hatfield misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hatfield walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC2#Hatfield is rocked!
Hatfield takes a swing at Diesel's ribcage but misses.
Oh Hatfield is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diesel looks to land a right hand but Hatfield moved out of range.
Hatfield seems to have got his legs back now.
Hatfield takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hatfield misses with a head kick.
Diesel looks to score with a jab to the body but Hatfield is just out of range.
Diesel misses the jab.
Diesel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hatfield avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hatfield swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hatfield misses with a hook. Diesel ducked under it nicely.
Diesel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hatfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Diesel.
Diesel misses with an uppercut. Hatfield saw that one coming.
Diesel doesn't manage to clinch there - Hatfield circles away.
Diesel moves out of range of the strikes.
Riley Hatfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kloockz Diesel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Diesel has taken the fight to the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kloockz Diesel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Diesel 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kloockz Diesel!
A very excited looking Kloockz Diesel rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: SMASH: Hatfield vs Kentas
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
Kentas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hatfield moves away.
Kentas looks to throw the jab but Hatfield is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hatfield. Kentas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kentas throws out a counter right but Hatfield avoids it with no problem.
Kentas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hatfield under the eye.
Hatfield moves forwards but Kentas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kentas checks a leg kick.
Kentas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kentas moves out of range as Hatfield strikes.
Kentas scores with a hook to the body. Hatfield takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kentas scores with a three punch combo!
Kentas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hatfield throws an overhand right that lands on Kentas's shoulder, as Kentas tries to avoid the shot.
Kentas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab lands there for Hatfield.
Riley Hatfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kentas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kentas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kentas misses with a hook. Hatfield ducked under it nicely.
Kentas swings for the body but Hatfield moves out of range.
Hatfield throws the left hand but Kentas avoids the punch easily.
A good leg kick by Hatfield.
Hatfield lands with a nice body punch.
Hatfield throws a hook but Kentas blocks it.
Kentas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hatfield.#T1#
Hatfield throws a nice looking combination but Kentas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kentas. Hatfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hatfield pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hatfield misses with a looping right.
Kentas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hatfield.
Kentas lands a body shot.
Hatfield rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Kentas holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hatfield can't find room to land a body shot as Kentas controls the action.
Kentas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kentas gets through Hatfield's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kentas lands a nice uppercut.
Hatfield is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kentas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kentas struggles to land a body shot inside as Hatfield controls his hands.
Kentas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hatfield is trying to break the clinch but Kentas has him pressed against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hatfield takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kentas scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hatfield misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2##BC#
Hatfield breaks the clinch.
Kentas has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hatfield takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kentas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kentas throws a hook but Hatfield blocks it.
Hatfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kentas.
Riley Hatfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kentas dips to his left and cracks Hatfield with an uppercut!
Kentas misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Hatfield.
Kentas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kentas just misses with a punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hatfield.
A lazy left from Hatfield finds it's target.
Kentas lands a head shot.
Kentas ducks under a wild hook from Hatfield.
Kentas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kentas ducks under a wild hook from Hatfield.
Hatfield uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kentas throws a shot from downtown. Hatfield moves away and avoids it.
Kentas misses with a hook.
Kentas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kentas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Hatfield throws a jab but it's blocked by Kentas.
Kentas ducks under a wild hook from Hatfield.
Hatfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kentas ducks under a wild hook from Hatfield.
Kentas avoids a kick to the body.
Kentas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hatfield throws a hook but Kentas avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hatfield clobbers Kentas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hatfield misses with a straight left.
Hatfield misses with a hook.
Hatfield throws a right hand that misses
and Kentas counters with a stiff right hand.
Kentas looks to land a right hand but Hatfield moved out of range.
Hatfield swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kentas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hatfield is looking to land body kicks.
Kentas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kentas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hatfield throws a leg kick
and Kentas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kentas lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kentas.
Kentas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hatfield ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kentas is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hatfield had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kentas tests Hatfield's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4##TD2#
Kentas darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hatfield is trying to stand up here but Kentas is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Hatfield is defending against the submission attempts here by Kentas. #SUB2#
Kentas is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hatfield is trying to stand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rimtas Kentas dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kentas blocks a jab.
Kentas scores with a shot to the body.
A big right from Kentas misses.
Kentas throws a shot from downtown. Hatfield moves away and avoids it.
Kentas moves out of range as Hatfield throws a body kick.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut.
Hatfield misses with a hook
and Kentas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kentas throws a nice looking combination but Hatfield bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hatfield.
Kentas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hatfield looks to throw the jab but Kentas is out of range.
A big left from Hatfield misses.
Kentas defending well as Hatfield loads up on a big left hand.
Kentas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hatfield throws a hook to the side of Kentas's head but Kentas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kentas digs a good hook to Hatfield's body.
Kentas lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kentas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Hatfield.
Hatfield throws a hook to the side of Kentas's head but Kentas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kentas misses with a straight left. #T1#
Kentas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kentas defending well as Hatfield loads up on a big left hand.
Kentas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kentas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kentas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hatfield misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice body punch from Kentas.
Hatfield takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kentas misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Hatfield misses the target.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut.
Kentas lands with a shot to the body.
Hatfield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kentas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hatfield at a distance.
Kentas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL2#
Kentas rushes Hatfield and presses him up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hatfield creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Hatfield breaks the clinch.
Kentas lands a nice hook to Hatfield's body. Hatfield takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kentas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kentas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
Kentas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hatfield.
Hatfield misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Hatfield misses the target.
Hatfield misses with a looping left.
Hatfield gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kentas.
Hatfield loads up on a big right hand but Kentas slips the punch.
Hatfield misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hatfield looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hatfield throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kentas takes a swing at Hatfield's ribcage but misses.
Hatfield throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kentas.
Kentas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hatfield.
Hatfield half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hatfield misses with a looping left.
A punch combination from Hatfield misses.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut.
Hatfield throws a hook but Kentas avoids it easily.
Hatfield throws out a loose jab but Kentas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hatfield misses with a low kick.
Hatfield looks to throw the jab but Kentas is out of range.
Hatfield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kentas was well out of range. Poor timing from Hatfield.
Kentas throws a counter combo.#T3#
Hatfield tries to land a leg kick but Kentas saw it coming and moves away.
Kentas throws a body shot but no joy.
Kentas just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Hatfield wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice defenses there by Hatfield.
Kentas swings for the body but Hatfield moves out of range.
Hatfield throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hatfield misses with a looping right.
Kentas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice shot by Kentas.
Kentas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hatfield stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kentas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hatfield's hands.
Kentas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kentas avoids the head kick by Hatfield.
Hatfield throws a looping overhand right but Kentas ducks down to avoid it.
Hatfield throws a body shot but no joy.
Hatfield takes one to the chin there.
Kentas throws a body shot but no joy.
Kentas takes a swing at Hatfield's ribcage but misses.
Hatfield connects with a solid leg kick.
Kentas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hatfield misses with a lunging right hand
and Kentas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Kentas throws a lazy right hand but Hatfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hatfield throws a leg kick but Kentas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kentas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hatfield throws the left hand but Kentas avoids the punch easily.
Hatfield dips to his left and cracks Kentas with an uppercut!
Hatfield jabs Kentas right on the nose. Kentas blinks but takes it well.
Hatfield swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab by Hatfield.
Hatfield swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kentas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hatfield.
A low kick from Hatfield is predictable there
and Kentas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hatfield looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kentas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hatfield is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kentas.
Kentas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hatfield ducks under a wild hook from Kentas.
Rimtas Kentas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hatfield throws out a loose jab but Kentas uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kentas throws a looping overhand right but Hatfield ducks down to avoid it.
Kentas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kentas checks a low kick from Hatfield.
Kentas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hatfield doesn't seem bothered though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rimtas Kentas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kentas scores with a body shot.
Kentas scores with the left hand. Hatfield knows he should have avoided that one.
Kentas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hatfield has time to react.
Kentas lands a head shot.
Hatfield waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kentas.
Hatfield doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kentas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kentas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hatfield throws out the jab.
Kentas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kentas. Hatfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kentas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Kentas.
A big right from Hatfield misses.
Kentas moves out of range of the strikes.
Kentas lands a really nice looking cross but Hatfield seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hatfield throws a body punch but Kentas moves out of range.
Hatfield punishes Kentas's body with a nice straight punch.
Kentas shoots in but no luck this time.
Kentas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hatfield.
Hatfield uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kentas.#T1#
Kentas cracks a nice hook into Hatfield's ribs.
Kentas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hatfield scores with a head kick.
Kentas looks to land a combination but Hatfield avoids it well.
Hatfield steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kentas.
A punch lands to the side of Hatfield 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hatfield checks a low kick from Kentas.
Kentas misses the shot to the body.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut. Kentas saw that one coming.
Hatfield throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hatfield avoids the body shot from Kentas.
Kentas jabs Hatfield to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hatfield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kentas was well out of range. Poor timing from Hatfield.
Kentas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hatfield.
Kentas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kentas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hatfield.
Hatfield takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kentas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice combination there by Hatfield. #T2#
Kentas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kentas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hatfield throws a big shot that misses.
Kentas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kentas lands an overhand right.
Hatfield slips a straight right by Kentas.
Hatfield misses with a wild combination.
Kentas 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.
Kentas lands with a hook. Hatfield tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hatfield staying out of range there.
Kentas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hatfield paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kentas misses with the combination.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut. Kentas saw that one coming.
Kentas misses with a body shot.
Kentas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hatfield. #T3#
Kentas slips under a jab.
Hatfield fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kentas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kentas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kentas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A shot to the body from Hatfield misses #TD2#
and Kentas counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kentas is pushing down on Hatfield's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hatfield is fighting to maintain full guard but Kentas has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hatfield scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Kentas manages to mount him! #SUB2#
Kentas has control of Hatfield's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hatfield regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hatfield wants to try and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Kentas is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hatfield has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hatfield!
Rimtas Kentas has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hatfield wanted to stand there but Kentas had control of the position.
Hatfield won't allow Kentas to sweep him here.
Hatfield tries to stand but Kentas is controlling from the bottom.
Hatfield has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kentas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hatfield is one step ahead there.
Kentas seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rimtas Kentas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kentas 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rimtas Kentas!
During a confident post fight interview, Rimtas Kentas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SYN 1002 Maluga vs Washington
Date: Jul 14, 2023

#R1#
Hatfield tries to score with a low kick but Seran moves his leg out of the way.
Seran lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Seran scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Olyn Seran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Seran closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hatfield did well to prevent Seran getting side control.#SUB#
Seran is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Hatfield pushes Seran off, looking to escape but Seran dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Hatfield is forced to tap! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Olyn Seran!
Olyn Seran seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SYN 992 Bleak vs Seran
Date: Jun 14, 2023

#R1#
Graves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hatfield.
Ernest Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Graves. Hatfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Graves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hatfield.
Graves wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Graves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hatfield throws out the jab.
Hatfield throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Graves is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hatfield.
Hatfield lands a front kick.
Graves lands with a good body shot.
Hatfield connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatfield swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hatfield tries to work over Graves's front leg with a kick but Graves checks it.
Hatfield misses with a shot to the body
and Graves counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Graves is looking to wear down Hatfield with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hatfield gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Graves makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Graves uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hatfield.
Graves connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hatfield's hands.#CL#
Graves moves into the clinch successfully.
Graves blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Graves.
Hatfield's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hatfield throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Graves blocks it with crossed arms.
Hatfield scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Hatfield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Graves throws a body shot but no joy.
Graves swings for the body but Hatfield moves out of range.
Hatfield closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hatfield loads up on a big right hand but Graves slips the punch.
A counter left hand to the body from Graves misses its target.
Hatfield misses with a lunging right hand
and Graves counters with a lovely shot to the body.
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!
Hatfield tries to move into range but Graves moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
Graves with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hatfield doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Graves throws a body shot but no joy.
Graves smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Graves uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hatfield.
A counter left hand to the body from Graves misses its target.
Hatfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graves manages to avoid it.
Hatfield takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hatfield avoids the body shot from Graves.
A big right from Hatfield misses.
Graves slips under a jab from Hatfield.
Hatfield clobbers Graves with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Graves lands a jab to Hatfield's midsection.
Hatfield takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Hatfield misses with a hook
enabling Graves to counter with a crisp jab.
Graves wants to clinch.
Graves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Graves just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Hatfield throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hatfield misses with a straight right.
Graves wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Graves defending well as Hatfield loads up on a big left hand.
Graves connects with a body shot that sends Hatfield's belly button to the back.
Graves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hatfield takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A shot to the liver by Graves. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Graves moves away from the strike by Hatfield.
Graves is looking to counter the offense by Hatfield and move into the clinch.
Hatfield takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hatfield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graves was well out of range. Poor timing from Hatfield.
A looping hook to the body misses from Graves. Hatfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hatfield! But no joy.
A combination from Hatfield does no damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hatfield misses with a double jab.
Graves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hatfield manages to avoid it.
Hatfield with a nice cross.#TD#
Graves drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Graves is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Graves 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.
Hatfield wants to stand and escape but Graves is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernest Graves dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Graves moves out of range of the strikes.
Graves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Graves lands a nice shot to the body.
Graves slips under a jab from Hatfield.
Hatfield avoids the body shot from Graves.
Graves misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hatfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
Hatfield throws a counter combo.
Ernest Graves is winning the standup battle so far.
Graves tries to clinch up but Hatfield circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves lands with a nice body punch.
Graves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hatfield.
Graves ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Graves lands a body shot. #T1#
Graves ducks under a wild hook from Hatfield.
Graves misses with a body shot.
Graves ducks under a wild hook from Hatfield.
It looked like Graves was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hatfield.
Hatfield avoids the body shot from Graves.
Jab by Graves.
Graves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hatfield can do to turn this around?
A shot to the body from Graves misses
letting Hatfield counter with a right hand.
Hatfield throws a lazy right hand but Graves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hatfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graves moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Graves misses its target.
Graves throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Graves. Hatfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Graves looks to score with a jab to the body but Hatfield is just out of range.
Hatfield pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hatfield scores with a jab.#T2#
Graves scores with a jab to the body.
Graves misses with a wild body shot.
Hatfield throws a leg kick but Graves moved away.
Graves lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graves lands a right hook to the body.
Graves looks to score with a jab to the body but Hatfield is just out of range.
A combination from Hatfield does no damage.
Hatfield attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Graves moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Graves lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hatfield at a distance.
Hatfield misses with a hook.
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hatfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.#T3#
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hatfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
Hatfield misses the shot to the body.
Hatfield misses with a right hand
and Graves counters with a left to the body.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut. Graves saw that one coming.
Hatfield leaves Graves with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Graves shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Hatfield has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Graves has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Graves digs a right hand into Hatfield's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hatfield's gas tank.
Hatfield is breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hatfield.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graves lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hatfield.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves effectively controlling the action here.#T4#
Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Hatfield controls his hands.
Hatfield is pressed up against the cage. Graves has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hatfield down to the mat. Hatfield avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernest Graves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graves with a hook.
Graves defending well as Hatfield loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Hatfield throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hatfield looks to land a left hand but Graves moved out of range nicely.
Graves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hatfield manages to avoid it.
Graves tries to clinch up but Hatfield circles away and keeps his distance.
Graves dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Graves lands a nice shot to the body.
Hatfield takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hatfield misses with a hook.
Hatfield takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernest Graves dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Graves fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Graves stuns Hatfield with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Graves has Hatfield up against the cage in a clinch.
Hatfield is looking to control Graves's arms but Graves gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hatfield has his back to the cage. #BC#
Graves breaks from the clinch.
Graves fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Graves looks to score with a jab to the body but Hatfield is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Hatfield on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Graves misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves scores with a jab to the body.
Hatfield thows a left - swing and a miss!
Graves is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Graves throws a body punch but Hatfield moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Graves. Hatfield does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Hatfield lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Graves shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hatfield but Hatfield pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hatfield throws a series of punches but Graves avoids them all with ease.
Graves thuds a left hand into Hatfield's body.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut
and Graves makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hatfield takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Graves misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Hatfield on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hatfield misses with a lunging right hand
and Graves counters with a stiff right hand.
Graves bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hatfield's head.
Graves misses with a wild body shot.
Hatfield misses with a low kick.#CL#
Graves closes the distance and pushes Hatfield back into the cage.#T2#
Graves tries to throw a body punch but Hatfield avoids it by throwing Graves back against the cage.
Graves tries to throw a body punch but Hatfield avoids it by throwing Graves back against the cage.
Graves stalling in the clinch but Hatfield improves position.
Hatfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hatfield's elbow.
Hatfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hatfield's elbow.
Graves tries to throw a body punch but Hatfield avoids it by throwing Graves back against the cage.
Graves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hatfield backwards.
Hatfield misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hatfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
Graves trying to control the position but instead, Hatfield has worked for underhooks and has pushed Graves into the cage.
Hatfield wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hatfield is trying to maintain a safe position but Graves gets an underhook and turns Hatfield into the cage.#BC#
Graves breaks from the clinch.
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hatfield throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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 Graves has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Graves and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hatfield throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Graves stuns Hatfield with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hatfield takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Graves lands with a good body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Graves.
Graves jabs Hatfield to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Graves lands an overhand right.
Hatfield takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Graves lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hatfield swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hatfield misses with a right hand
and Graves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Graves digs a good hook to Hatfield's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Graves. Hatfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Graves bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hatfield's head backwards.
Riley Hatfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Graves walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hatfield rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Graves moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hatfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Graves just misses with a punch to the body.
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hatfield doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hatfield connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Riley Hatfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ernest Graves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hatfield misses with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ernest Graves showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Graves has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernest Graves!
After winning the bout, Ernest Graves thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SYN 989 Choke vs Randleman
Date: Jun 01, 2023

#R1#
De Minaur plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A big left from Hatfield misses.
Hatfield is looking to score with low kicks.
Hatfield throws a series of punches but De Minaur avoids them all with ease.
De Minaur defending well as Hatfield loads up on a big left hand.
Hatfield throws out a loose jab but De Minaur uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Minaur swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big left from De Minaur misses.
A telegraphed right hand from De Minaur misses the target.
Hatfield scores with a jab to the body.
De Minaur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Minaur changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hatfield goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hatfield throws a half hearted mid kick.
A clash of legs there as De Minaur blocks the low kick.
Hatfield uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Minaur.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hatfield throws a low kick, looking for De Minaur's leg but De Minaur calmly moves out of range.
A jab from De Minaur does it's job there.
De Minaur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hatfield.
De Minaur throws a lazy right hand but Hatfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Minaur comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
De Minaur pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
De Minaur looks to throw the jab but Hatfield is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Hatfield misses the target.
De Minaur dips to his left and cracks Hatfield with an uppercut!
Hatfield lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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.
Hatfield misses with a straight right.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut. De Minaur saw that one coming.
Hatfield throws a leg kick that misses.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut
and De Minaur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hatfield lands a lovely overhand right.
Hatfield throws a looping overhand right but De Minaur ducks down to avoid it.
Hatfield throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and De Minaur counters with a low kick, right behind Hatfield 's knee.
A big right from Hatfield misses.
De Minaur looks like he wants to counter punch here.
De Minaur throws a hook but Hatfield blocks it.
Hatfield walks into a left hand.
Hatfield misses with a series of wild punches.
Hatfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Minaur moves away.
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!
Jab from Hatfield.
Hatfield displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Hatfield. #T2#
Hatfield getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
De Minaur might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hatfield lands a jab to the head.
De Minaur blocks a low kick nicely.
De Minaur tries a quick counter leg kick but Hatfield is wise to it.
Riley Hatfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Minaur looks to throw the jab but Hatfield is out of range.
De Minaur cracks Hatfield with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hatfield misses with a hook. De Minaur ducked under it nicely.
Hatfield lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
De Minaur bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Minaur scores with a nice body kick.
Hatfield cracks De Minaur with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
De Minaur throws a jab when Hatfield was well out of range.
Hatfield slips a straight right by De Minaur.
Hatfield throws out a leg kick but De Minaur moves out of range and Hatfield only half commits.
Hatfield lands a jab to the head.
De Minaur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hatfield was well out of range. Poor timing from De Minaur.
Hatfield misses with a leg kick
and De Minaur makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by De Minaur.
De Minaur throws the left hand but Hatfield avoids the punch easily.
Nice shot lands for Hatfield.#T3#
Hatfield uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Minaur.
Hatfield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hatfield pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Minaur wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hatfield waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Minaur.
De Minaur swings for the body but Hatfield moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as De Minaur checks a leg kick.
De Minaur throws out a loose jab but Hatfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Hatfield. Those never looked like landing.
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 scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A punch combination from Hatfield misses.
De Minaur looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hatfield missing with a left hand there. De Minaur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hatfield throws a big shot that misses.
De Minaur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hatfield.
Hatfield misses with a left hand
and De Minaur counters with a stiff right hand.
Hatfield throws a hook to the side of De Minaur's head but De Minaur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Minaur on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T4#
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!
Hatfield rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Minaur counters with an outside leg kick.
Hatfield avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hatfield jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Minaur lands a jab to the nose.
De Minaur ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Minaur swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hatfield pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hatfield with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice cross by De Minaur.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from De Minaur 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 Hatfield has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hatfield and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hatfield tries a head kick but it misses.
Hatfield throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Minaur tries to work over Hatfield's front leg with a kick but Hatfield checks it.
Hatfield is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A low kick from Hatfield is predictable there
and De Minaur counters with a good, hard body kick but Hatfield shrugs it off.
Hatfield cracks De Minaur with a good jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hatfield misses with a low kick.
De Minaur fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hatfield looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
De Minaur throws the left hand but Hatfield avoids the punch easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hatfield.
A good leg kick by De Minaur.
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!#R2#
Hatfield throws a body punch but De Minaur moves out of range.
De Minaur looks to score with a jab to the body but Hatfield is just out of range.
De Minaur lands with a good body shot.
Hatfield keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Minaur.
Hatfield just misses with a punch to the body.
Riley Hatfield is winning the standup battle so far.
Hatfield ducks under a wild hook from De Minaur.
Hatfield tests De Minaur's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Minaur scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hatfield throws a big shot that misses.
Hatfield looks to score with a jab to the body but De Minaur is just out of range.
A jab lands there for Hatfield.
A jab lands there for Hatfield.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Minaur throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hatfield appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hatfield throws a predictable looking body shot
and De Minaur counters with a straight right hand.
A good leg kick by Hatfield.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Minaur avoids the head kick by Hatfield.
A chopping leg kick lands by De Minaur.
Hatfield throws a lazy uppercut
and De Minaur counters with an outside leg kick. #T1#
Hatfield throws a hook but De Minaur avoids it easily.
Hatfield blocks a jab.
Hatfield swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hatfield misses the body punch
and De Minaur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Minaur slips a straight right by Hatfield.
Hatfield ducks under a wild hook from De Minaur.
Hatfield misses with a straight left.
A nice side step and De Minaur releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A telegraphed right hand from De Minaur misses the target.
Hatfield misses with a low kick.
Hatfield throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Minaur.
De Minaur tries a quick counter leg kick but Hatfield is wise to it.
De Minaur lands with a right hand.
Hatfield jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hatfield with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
De Minaur lands with a shot to the body.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut. De Minaur saw that one coming.
Hatfield throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Minaur now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hatfield attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hatfield is looking to score with low kicks.
A shot to the liver by Hatfield. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Hatfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Minaur moves away.
De Minaur appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Minaur with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hatfield throws a jab but it's blocked by De Minaur.
De Minaur jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hatfield misses with a hook.
Hatfield tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hatfield throws a body shot but no joy.
Hatfield looks to land a left hand but De Minaur moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Hatfield misses its intended target.
A countering left hand to the body from De Minaur misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
De Minaur scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A bone on bone clash there as De Minaur blocks the leg kick.
Hatfield stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from De Minaur.
De Minaur throws a hook but Hatfield avoids it easily.
De Minaur misses with a straight right.
De Minaur looks to land a left hand but Hatfield moved out of range nicely.
De Minaur slips under a jab from Hatfield.
Hatfield throws a shot from downtown. De Minaur moves away and avoids it.
De Minaur is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hatfield.
Hatfield throws a series of punches but De Minaur moves out of range. #T3#
A jab from Hatfield does it's job there.
Hatfield throws a leg kick that misses.
Hatfield swings for the body but De Minaur moves out of range.
Hatfield is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Minaur.
De Minaur throws a body shot but no joy.
De Minaur defending well as Hatfield loads up on a big left hand.
De Minaur moves out of range of the strikes.
De Minaur works Hatfield's body with a nice hook.
Hatfield rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hatfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Hatfield misses.
De Minaur buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hatfield looks to throw the jab but De Minaur is out of range.
De Minaur motions for Hatfield to come forward. De Minaur throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
De Minaur moves out of range as Hatfield strikes.
Hatfield lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hatfield is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
De Minaur lands the left hand.
Hatfield goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Minaur checks a leg kick. #T4#
Hatfield throws out a loose jab but De Minaur uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from De Minaur! But no joy.
Hatfield lands with a nice body punch.
De Minaur loads up on a big right hand but Hatfield slips the punch.
De Minaur slips a jab from Hatfield.
De Minaur turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A big right from Hatfield misses.
Good exchange - De Minaur coming out on top.
De Minaur scores with a nice head shot.
Hatfield throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
De Minaur scores with a hook to the body. Hatfield takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hatfield throws a shot from downtown. De Minaur moves away and avoids it.
Hatfield throws a looping overhand right but De Minaur ducks down to avoid it.
De Minaur takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Minaur takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hatfield throws a shot from downtown. De Minaur moves away and avoids it.
A jab from De Minaur finds it's way through Hatfield's defenses.
Hatfield takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rod De Minaur will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Hatfield throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hatfield walks into a straight right hand from De Minaur.
Hatfield lands the left hand.
De Minaur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hatfield throws out the jab.
Hatfield looks to land a left hand but De Minaur moved out of range nicely.
Hatfield slips under a jab from De Minaur.
Hatfield lands a nice leg kick that just misses De Minaur's sensitive parts.
De Minaur throws a shot from downtown. Hatfield moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Hatfield misses the target.
De Minaur jabs at Hatfield's body.
De Minaur scores with a jab to the head.
Hatfield looks to land a body kick but De Minaur moved away.
De Minaur throws a big shot that misses.
A punch lands to the side of Hatfield 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hatfield fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches De Minaur on the side of the head.
Hatfield scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Minaur with a nice calf kick.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut
and De Minaur counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hatfield thinking.
Hatfield looks for the body kick but De Minaur saw that one coming.
De Minaur was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
Hatfield cracks De Minaur with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A low kick lands for De Minaur.
A jab from De Minaur misses.
De Minaur connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hatfield momentarily.
De Minaur misses with a body shot.
De Minaur throws a leg kick but Hatfield moved away.
De Minaur tried to score with a low kick but Hatfield checks it.
De Minaur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hatfield throws out the jab.
Hatfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hatfield misses with a hook. De Minaur ducked under it nicely.
Hatfield misses with a hook. De Minaur ducked under it nicely.
De Minaur throws an overhand right that lands on Hatfield's shoulder, as Hatfield tries to avoid the shot.
De Minaur looks to throw the jab but Hatfield is out of range.
De Minaur tries to move into range but Hatfield moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
De Minaur misses with a wild body shot.
De Minaur defending well as Hatfield loads up on a big left hand.
Hatfield thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Minaur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hatfield moves away.#T2#
Hatfield pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hatfield takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Minaur walks into a straight right hand from Hatfield.
Hatfield ducks under a wild hook from De Minaur.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hatfield.
Hatfield throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Minaur.
De Minaur now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A punch lands to the side of Hatfield 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hatfield fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
De Minaur connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hatfield moves out of range of the strikes.
Hatfield was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
De Minaur scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
De Minaur connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
De Minaur just misses with a punch to the body.
Hatfield misses with a lunging right hand
and De Minaur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hatfield throws a leg kick but De Minaur checks it.
Hatfield throws a right hand that De Minaur ducks under and follows up with a left that De Minaur also avoids with ease.
Hatfield throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
De Minaur lands a body shot.
De Minaur throws a jab when Hatfield was well out of range.
Hatfield staying out of range there.
De Minaur thuds his right hand into Hatfield's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hatfield avoids the body shot from De Minaur.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hatfield. That's going to slow De Minaur down.
Hatfield is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hatfield ducks under a wild hook from De Minaur.
A slow jab from Hatfield misses its intended target.
De Minaur appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
De Minaur checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
De Minaur loads up on a big right hand but Hatfield slips the punch.
Hatfield throws a looping overhand right but De Minaur ducks down to avoid it.
Hatfield throws a leg kick that misses.
De Minaur misses with a hook. Hatfield ducked under it nicely.
Hatfield throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Minaur counters with a leg kick.
Hatfield throws a poor cross that misses
and De Minaur counters with a nice leg kick.
De Minaur blocks a low kick nicely.
De Minaur doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
Hatfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hatfield misses with a straight left.
De Minaur let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hatfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Minaur throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hatfield takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Hatfield misses its intended target.
De Minaur has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
De Minaur misses with a leg kick.
De Minaur throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hatfield sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hatfield looks to throw the jab but De Minaur is out of range.
De Minaur misses with an uppercut.
Hatfield throws a jab but it's blocked by De Minaur.
De Minaur throws a body shot but no joy.
Hatfield slips a straight right by De Minaur.
De Minaur fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hatfield throws a leg kick
enabling De Minaur to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hatfield throws the left hand but De Minaur avoids the punch easily.
Hatfield misses with a looping right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rod De Minaur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well De Minaur 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: SYN 980 Olsen vs. Maluga III
Date: May 03, 2023

#R1#
Hatfield throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bleak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bleak feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Bleak gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Hatfield explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Hatfield lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bleak shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hatfield pinned against the cage. Hatfield gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hatfield lands a nice shot that snaps Bleak's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hatfield throws a hook but Bleak avoids it easily.
Bleak dives in for a single leg takedown but Hatfield sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bleak listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Hatfield is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bleak.
Bleak rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hatfield counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bleak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hatfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Bleak is just out of range.
Hatfield uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bleak.
Hatfield thuds a left hand into Bleak's body.
Hatfield 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.
Bleak shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hatfield but Hatfield pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hatfield jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Riley Hatfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darsin Bleak.#KD#
Hatfield lands a big head kick that sends Bleak tumbling to the mat! Hatfield takes a step backwards and waves Bleak back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Bleak is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Darsin Bleak has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hatfield leaves Bleak with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
Bleak fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hatfield is looking to counter punch.
Bleak scores with a jab.
Bleak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hatfield manages to avoid it.
It looked like Hatfield wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bleak ducks under a wild hook from Hatfield.
Hatfield takes one to the chin there.
Hatfield throws a leg kick that misses.
Bleak dives in for a single leg takedown but Hatfield sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bleak darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hatfield throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bleak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut. Bleak saw that one coming.
Bleak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bleak just misses with a punch to the body.
Bleak scores with a sloppy right hand. Hatfield should have avoided that one. #T3#
Hatfield throws a looping overhand right but Bleak ducks down to avoid it.
Hatfield connects with a single shot there.
Bleak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hatfield.
Hatfield leaves Bleak with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Darsin Bleak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hatfield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Bleak gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hatfield with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hatfield goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bleak lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hatfield just leaning against Bleak, taking a breather.
Bleak gets through Hatfield's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bleak lands a right hand.
Hatfield softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hatfield with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T4#
Hatfield lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hatfield tries to land a knee to the head but Bleak blocks with his arms.
Bleak struggles to land a body shot inside as Hatfield controls his hands.
Hatfield tries to throw a body punch but Bleak avoids it by throwing Hatfield back against the cage.
Hatfield blocks a body shot from Bleak.
Hatfield is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD2#
Bleak ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bleak no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU#
Hatfield gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bleak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hatfield swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Riley Hatfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hatfield tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bleak lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hatfield steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bleak.
Hatfield throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Bleak throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hatfield was covering up waiting for the punch and Bleak finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hatfield working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bleak.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Hatfield dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darsin Bleak's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bleak takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hatfield rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Bleak counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hatfield is refusing to be controlled, as Bleak sits in half guard.
Bleak lands with a punch from half guard.
Bleak lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bleak lands strikes from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatfield is trying to stand back up but Bleak is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bleak looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bleak is looking to take a break and control but Hatfield is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bleak looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hatfield with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bleak has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bleak prevents Hatfield from standing back up.
Hatfield tries to kick Bleak off in order to stand up. Bleak Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Hatfield is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hatfield takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hatfield is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Hatfield is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bleak throws a strike aimed at the side of Hatfield's head but Hatfield avoids it well.
Bleak is looking to take a break and control but Hatfield is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bleak controls the position.#T2#
Bleak lands a few punches from side control.
Check out the look on Bleak's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bleak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hatfield keeps working.
Bleak scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hatfield to see if he's OK.
Bleak is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hatfield will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bleak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hatfield keeps working.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bleak working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Hatfield is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bleak has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hatfield takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hatfield is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bleak asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T3#
Hatfield takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bleak working the ground and pound from side control.
Bleak in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bleak scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bleak working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bleak is putting a hurting on Hatfield here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hatfield taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bleak throws a strike aimed at the side of Hatfield's head but Hatfield avoids it well.
Bleak cracks Hatfield with a big elbow.
Hatfield is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T4#
Check out the look on Bleak's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bleak working the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bleak working the head with strikes.
Hatfield is trying to buck Bleak off.
Hatfield defending against the ground and pound.
Bleak working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hatfield is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bleak in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bleak lands an elbow.
Bleak scores with a couple of short elbows.
Darsin Bleak has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hatfield wants to get back to his feet but Bleak drags him back down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darsin Bleak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Darsin Bleak's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3##KD2#
Bleak bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Hatfield! He dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC2#Hatfield is rocked!
Hatfield is looking to stand up but Bleak isn't so interested in that idea.
Oh Hatfield is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bleak wants to control from the top but Hatfield keeps moving.
Hatfield seems to have got his legs back now.
Bleak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bleak keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hatfield's head.
Hatfield keeping full guard, as Bleak tries to pass. #ES#
Hatfield has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bleak off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hatfield gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bleak.#T1#
Hatfield misses with an uppercut.
Hatfield is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bleak lands with a shot to the body.
Hatfield throws a sloppy head kick and Bleak moves out of range easily.
Bleak with the counter takedown but Hatfield avoids it easily.
Hatfield ducks right into an uppercut from Bleak. #TD2#
Bleak closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hatfield did well to prevent Bleak getting side control.
Bleak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hatfield is looking to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bleak controlling the action here.
Bleak tries to pass to full mount but Hatfield defends it. #T2#
Hatfield looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bleak drops an elbow to the side of Hatfield's head.
Hatfield pushes Bleak off looking to stand but Bleak dives back in and keeps control.
Bleak winds up and cracks Hatfield with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bleak trying to pass the guard but Hatfield defending well.
Hatfield wants to get back to his feet.
Bleak trying to control the action but Hatfield is working from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Bleak there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bleak scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hatfield wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Hatfield on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bleak prevents Hatfield from standing back up.
Bleak lands strikes from half guard.
Bleak drops an elbow to the side of Hatfield's head.
Nice strikes from Bleak there.
Bleak wants to pass the guard but Hatfield is defending well.
Bleak landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bleak lands with a punch from half guard.
Bleak prevents Hatfield from standing back up. #SUB2#
Hatfield is defending against the submission attempts here by Bleak.
Hatfield pushes Bleak off looking to stand but Bleak dives back in and keeps control. #T4#
Bleak takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hatfield is looking to get back to is feet but Bleak passes into side control.
Bleak lands a few punches from side control.
Bleak lands a few punches from side control.
Hatfield on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Bleak is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hatfield knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hatfield tries to escape but Bleak is in control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darsin Bleak really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darsin Bleak's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4##TD2#
Bleak shoots in and bounces Hatfield off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hatfield is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bleak scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hatfield wants to stand but Bleak is controlling the position.
Bleak postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak scoring with some ground and pound.
Bleak throwing strikes from guard but Hatfield blocks nicely.
Bleak won't allow Hatfield to get back to his feet.
Bleak forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Hatfield pushes Bleak off looking to stand but Bleak dives back in and keeps control.
Bleak slips a nice elbow through Hatfield's hands, connecting with Hatfield's forehead.
Bleak seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hatfield is staying active underneath Bleak, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #ES#
Hatfield makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Bleak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hatfield manages to avoid it.
Hatfield thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bleak with a poor takedown
enabling Hatfield to counter with a crisp jab.
Hatfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bleak moves away.
Bleak throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Hatfield misses. #T2#
Bleak fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A jab from Bleak does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hatfield throws a jab when Bleak was well out of range.
Bleak connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hatfield momentarily.
Bleak lands a slapping body shot.
Hatfield throws out a powerful jab.
Hatfield swings for the body but Bleak moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Hatfield as Bleak shoots in.
A punch lands to the side of Hatfield 's head but he takes it in his stride.#KD2#
Bleak drops Hatfield with a big left hand and mounts him. Hatfield is in big trouble! #T3#
Bleak connects with a bit shot that sees Hatfield covering up! More strikes from Bleak and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bleak is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darsin Bleak!
A victorious Darsin Bleak thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Hatfield vs Tonon
Date: Apr 09, 2023

#R1#
Tonon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hatfield takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #TD2#
Tonon shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hatfield is trying to stand up here but Tonon is controlling him well.
Hatfield is staying active underneath Tonon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hatfield is trying to stand back up but Tonon is controlling him
Hatfield 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.
Tonon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hatfield!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon controlling from mount.
Hatfield wants to try and get back to his feet.#T1#
Tonon lands a big elbow.
Hatfield wants to try and get back to his feet.
Tonon controlling his opponent.
Tonon is landing with some decent strikes but Hatfield is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hatfield is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Tonon tries to control but Hatfield wriggling away.
My spies in Gym inform me that Tonon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tonon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hatfield is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Tonon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Tonon tries to control but Hatfield wriggling away.
Tonon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hatfield trying desperately to get to his feet.
Tonon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tonon trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Hatfield is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Tonon content just to control the position here.
Tonon with good strikes from the mount here!
Tonon controlling the position easily from mount.
Hatfield wants to try and get back to his feet.
Tonon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Hatfield is squirming around, avoiding Tonon's attempts to control the action.
Tonon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hatfield's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Tonon looking to control but Hatfield is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tonon working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Tonon tries to control but Hatfield wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Tonon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hatfield jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tonon falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Hatfield to counter with a crisp jab.
Hatfield throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tonon.
Hatfield misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Tonon misses.
Tonon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Hatfield on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tonon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hatfield pinned against the cage. Hatfield gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tonon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hatfield counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hatfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonon.
A little feinted left hand from Hatfield on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tonon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tonon swings for the body but Hatfield moves out of range.
A left and a right from Hatfield both land. Nice combination. #CUT#It looks like Damian Tonon has been cut.
Tonon shoots in and drives through. Hatfield sprawls well.
Riley Hatfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Tonon.#T1#
Tonon throws a big shot that misses.
Tonon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hatfield counters with a straight right hand.
Tonon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hatfield is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Hatfield finds it's way through Tonon's defenses.
Tonon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hatfield throws out the jab.
Hatfield throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tonon misses the shot to the body.
Hatfield swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Damian Tonon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hatfield misses with a straight right.
Riley Hatfield is winning the standup battle so far.
Hatfield with a hook.
Tonon shoots in for a takedown but Hatfield shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Tonon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hatfield tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tonon is in Hatfield's guard.#ES#
Hatfield pushes Tonon off and gets back to his feet. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tonon misses with an uppercut.
Tonon tries to clinch up but Hatfield circles away and keeps his distance.
Tonon misses with a hook. Hatfield ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Hatfield misses the target.
Tonon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tonon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tonon defending well as Hatfield loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tonon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hatfield has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tonon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hatfield as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Tonon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hatfield's guard.
Tonon won't allow Hatfield to get back to his feet. #T3#
Hatfield keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully.
Tonon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tonon prevents Hatfield from getting back to his feet.
Tonon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hatfield keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully.
Tonon works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tonon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tonon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tonon is looking to take a break and control but Hatfield is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tonon in particular looking to stall.
Tonon prevents Hatfield from standing back up.
Tonon wants to free his trapped foot but Hatfield is holding on for dear life with his legs. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hatfield takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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.
The cut man is working on Damian Tonon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Tonon looks to clinch
and Hatfield counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tonon lands a jab to the nose.
Hatfield steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tonon.
Tonon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hatfield misses with a straight right.
Tonon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hatfield scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hatfield avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatfield defending well as Tonon loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Tonon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hatfield is looking to break free of the clinch but Tonon has double underhooks.
Hatfield prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC#
Hatfield breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Hatfield swats away the attempt to clinch by Tonon.
Tonon shoots in looking for a takedown but Hatfield manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tonon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hatfield is looking to counter punch.
Riley Hatfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Tonon.
Hatfield throws a sloppy head kick and Tonon moves out of range easily.
Riley Hatfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tonon doesn't manage to clinch there - Hatfield circles away.
Hatfield thinks about countering with a head kick.
Tonon misses with a hook
and Hatfield counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tonon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hatfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonon.
Tonon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hatfield avoids it really well and circles away.
And Hatfield counters with a quick kick to the body but Tonon blocks it.
Hatfield is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hatfield lands a glancing blow to the side of Tonon's head.#T2#
Tonon misses with a wild body shot.
Hatfield thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tonon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hatfield scores with a hook.
Tonon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#TD2#
Tonon feints and as Hatfield raises his hands in defense, Tonon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Hatfield manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
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 short right from Hatfield on the inside. #BC#
Hatfield breaks the clinch.
Tonon misses with a combination
and Hatfield counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tonon throws out a loose jab but Hatfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hatfield swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Hatfield takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hatfield doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hatfield enables Tonon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hatfield manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tonon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hatfield is looking to stand up but Tonon isn't so interested in that idea. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Hatfield manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Hatfield lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hatfield lands a shoulder strike.
Hatfield throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hatfield is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hatfield misses with some punches.
Tonon blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hatfield trying to control the position but instead, Tonon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hatfield into the cage.
Tonon takes a shot to the head. #T4##BC#
Hatfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hatfield jabs at Tonon's body.
Hatfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Hatfield misses the target.
Tonon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hatfield.
Tonon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hatfield slips a jab from Tonon.
Hatfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonon.
Tonon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hatfield counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tonon.
Hatfield is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tonon asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Hatfield clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Damian Tonon's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Tonon defending well as Hatfield loads up on a big left hand.
Hatfield misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tonon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tonon tries for a takedown but Hatfield circles away easily
letting Hatfield counter with a right hand.
Tonon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hatfield's hands.
Tonon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hatfield was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hatfield lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tonon at a distance.
Tonon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tonon swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and Hatfield counters with a crisp one two that drops Tonon! Hatfield thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Tonon to his feet! Tonon is in big trouble!#ROC#Tonon is rocked!
Hatfield cracks a nice hook into Tonon's ribs.
Tonon is still on wobbly legs! Can Hatfield finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hatfield ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tonon misses with a body shot
and Hatfield counters with a huge left! Tonon is in big trouble! He's backing up but Hatfield isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Tonon from any more damage. A dominating finish by Hatfield!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Riley Hatfield!
Riley Hatfield retains his lightweight title!
Riley Hatfield seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SMASH: Castellana vs Hatfield
Date: Mar 26, 2023

#R1#
Jab by Castellana.
Castellana tries to clinch but Hatfield moves away
and Hatfield counters with a straight right hand.
Castellana closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#It looks like Gianni Castellana has been cut.#CL#
Castellana moves into the clinch.
Hatfield throws an elbow but it misses.
Castellana lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Hatfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Castellana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hatfield! But no joy.
Castellana jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hatfield looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Castellana buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Castellana slips under a jab from Hatfield.
Hatfield throws a hook to the side of Castellana's head but Castellana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Castellana was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hatfield moves out of range as Castellana strikes.
Hatfield has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castellana avoids the head kick by Hatfield.
Hatfield throws a looping overhand right but Castellana ducks down to avoid it.
Castellana throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Castellana moves out of range of the strikes.
Castellana on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Castellana cracks Hatfield with an open hand slap.
Castellana swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Hatfield counter with a right hand.
Hatfield throws a hook to the side of Castellana's head but Castellana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hatfield throws an off balance right hand
and Castellana counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Castellana clinches up with Hatfield and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Castellana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hatfield clobbers Castellana with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hatfield gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Castellana.
Hatfield throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castellana connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
Castellana's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hatfield under the eye.
Castellana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut. Castellana saw that one coming.
Decent striking displayed by Castellana there.
Castellana avoids the body shot from Hatfield.
Castellana throws an overhand right that lands on Hatfield's shoulder, as Hatfield tries to avoid the shot.
Castellana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Castellana tries to clinch there but Hatfield circles away.
A little jabbing left from Hatfield on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Castellana uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hatfield.
Castellana pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Castellana misses with a body shot.
Hatfield steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Castellana.
A swing and a miss from Hatfield.#T3#
Hatfield avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Castellana bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Castellana misses with a head kick.
Castellana throws a combination that misses
and Castellana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Castellana swings widly with a right hand
and Hatfield cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hatfield tests Castellana's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Castellana pushes Hatfield up against the cage in a clinch.
Hatfield lands with a light punch inside.
Hatfield looking to throw knees to the head but Castellana is blocking nicely.
Castellana pressing his opponent against the cage.
The referee calls for Hatfield to work. #T4#
Castellana blocks an uppercut.
Castellana leaning against his opponent.
Hatfield tries a body shot but Castellana blocks it.
I was talking to Castellana's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Castellana misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hatfield creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Castellana breaks the clinch.
Castellana fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hatfield looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castellana wants to clinch
and Hatfield counters with a stiff right hand.
Castellana walks into a left hand. #ROC2#Castellana is rocked!
Castellana is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Hatfield Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Castellana is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Riley Hatfield! Riley Hatfield retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Riley Hatfield thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Reedtz vs Hatfield
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1#
Hatfield throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reedtz 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.
A big left from Hatfield misses.
A big left from Hatfield misses.
Hatfield throws a leg kick but Reedtz moved away.
Hatfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reedtz manages to avoid it.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut.
Reedtz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hatfield.
Reedtz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A lazy left from Hatfield finds it's target.
Nice defenses there by Hatfield.
Good shot there by Hatfield.
Reedtz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Reedtz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hatfield lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hatfield thuds his right hand into Reedtz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Reedtz misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Reedtz dives in and scores a takedown into Hatfield's guard.
Reedtz 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 is looking to stand up but Reedtz isn't so interested in that idea. #T1##ES2#
Hatfield pushes Reedtz off and gets back to his feet.
Reedtz shoots for a double leg takedown but Hatfield sprawls well. He's pushed Reedtz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A slow jab from Reedtz misses its intended target.
Nice shot by Hatfield.
Riley Hatfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hatfield fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reedtz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hatfield looks to land a combination but Reedtz avoids it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Hatfield misses the target.
Hatfield connects with a looping right hand.
Nice defenses there by Reedtz.
A big right from Hatfield misses.
Reedtz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Reedtz takes one on the button.
Hatfield might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hatfield on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donk. Hatfield catches Reedtz right on the button with a cross.
Reedtz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reedtz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hatfield.
Reedtz throws a counter high kick but Hatfield was just alert enough to avoid it.#T2#
Donk. Reedtz catches Hatfield right on the button with a cross.
A big left from Hatfield misses.
A jab from Hatfield does it's job there.
Reedtz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Hatfield. #TD#
Reedtz gets a double leg takedown into Hatfield's guard.
Reedtz slips nicely into half guard.
Hatfield wants to get back to his feet.
Reedtz content to control rather than advance.
Hatfield taking some punishment here, with Reedtz in his half guard.
Hatfield is refusing to be controlled, as Reedtz sits in half guard. #T3#
Reedtz controlling the action here.#ES2#
Hatfield kicks Reedtz off and gets back to his feet.
Reedtz moves out of range of the strikes.
Reedtz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Reedtz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Reedtz throws a front kick aimed at Hatfield's knee but Hatfield avoids it well.
Hatfield misses with a hook.
A cross from Hatfield lands.
Reedtz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hatfield closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheers as Hatfield lands an impressive looking overhand right. Reedtz doesn't seem phased though.
Good work by Hatfield as he checks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hatfield! But no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Reedtz misses the target.
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 Reedtz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Reedtz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T4#
Reedtz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #TD#
Reedtz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hatfield's half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reedtz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Reedtz lands strikes from half guard.
Reedtz is taking a breather. Hatfield says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Reedtz winds up and cracks Hatfield with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Reedtz is taking a breather. Hatfield says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hatfield tries to kick Reedtz off but Reedtz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Hatfield dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hatfield lands a glancing blow to the side of Reedtz's head.
Reedtz shoots for a takedown but Hatfield saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice defenses there by Reedtz.
Reedtz dives in for a single leg takedown but Hatfield sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Hatfield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Riley Hatfield seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reedtz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Donk. Hatfield catches Reedtz right on the button with a cross.
Reedtz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reedtz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hatfield defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rasmus Reedtz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hatfield throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reedtz.
Hatfield connects with a body shot that sends Reedtz's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reedtz lands a glancing blow to the side of Hatfield's head.
Reedtz shoots in but no luck this time.
Hatfield checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hatfield connects with a jab.
Reedtz lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hatfield steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reedtz.#T1#
Hatfield takes a swing at Reedtz's ribcage but misses.
Hatfield lands a head shot.
Nice body punch from Hatfield.
Hatfield misses with a hook.
Reedtz tries to move into range but Hatfield moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hatfield misses with a right hand #TD#
and Reedtz counters with a shoot takedown. Hatfield fights it but they end up in guard.
Reedtz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ES2#
Hatfield wriggles free and stands up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hatfield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reedtz was well out of range. Poor timing from Hatfield.
It looked like Reedtz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reedtz tries to move into range but Hatfield moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Reedtz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hatfield counters with a stiff right hand.
A left lands for Reedtz.
Hatfield missing with a left hand there. Reedtz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reedtz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Reedtz cracks Hatfield with a good jab.
Reedtz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hatfield throws out the jab.
Reedtz ducks under a wild hook from Hatfield.#T2#
Reedtz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hatfield checks it well.
Reedtz slips under a jab from Hatfield.
Reedtz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reedtz half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hatfield misses with a looping left.
Reedtz shoots in looking for a takedown. Hatfield tries to sprawl out of it but Reedtz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hatfield manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Reedtz or perhaps it was just good defense by Hatfield, which made it look bad. #TD#
Hatfield tries to sprawl but Reedtz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hatfield scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Reedtz manages to mount him!
Reedtz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hatfield is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet. #T3#
Reedtz lands a heavy elbow.
Reedtz lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hatfield is in a horrible position here. Reedtz smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hatfield in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hatfield really wants to buck Reedtz off and get back to his feet.
Hatfield has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reedtz controlling from the full mount.
Hatfield wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Reedtz with the ground and pound from mount. #T4#
Reedtz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hatfield is trying to stand.
Reedtz looking to control but Hatfield is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hatfield squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Reedtz lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Reedtz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hatfield is looking to escape.
Hatfield wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Riley Hatfield will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Reedtz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hatfield.
Hatfield lunges at Reedtz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Reedtz's hand.
Hatfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reedtz manages to avoid it.
Hatfield lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hatfield looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reedtz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hatfield misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reedtz throws a looping overhand right but Hatfield ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hatfield! But no joy.
Reedtz moves out of range of the strikes.
Reedtz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hatfield.
Reedtz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Hatfield was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Reedtz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hatfield wants to get back to his feet but Reedtz is dominant here and he's now got Hatfield's back!
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!
Reedtz lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Reedtz.
Reedtz landing with strikes.
Hatfield is trying to get back to his feet but Reedtz has full control of the position and if anything, Hatfield has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Rasmus Reedtz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##ES2#
Hatfield is trying to shake Reedtz off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Reedtz won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Hatfield throws a series of punches but Reedtz avoids them all with ease.
Reedtz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Riley Hatfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Hatfield gets caught napping as Reedtz dives in and scores a takedown. Hatfield manages to retain guard.
Reedtz 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 wants to get back to his feet but Reedtz passes into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Reedtz connects with a nice short shot to Hatfield's temple. #T2#
Reedtz wants to pass to mount but Hatfield is defending the position.
Reedtz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Reedtz in particular looking to stall.
Reedtz prevents Hatfield from standing back up.
Reedtz trying to control from Hatfield's half guard. Hatfield has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Reedtz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hatfield has momentary wrist control but Reedtz slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Reedtz trying to control the position from guard on top but Hatfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hatfield is looking to stand up but Reedtz isn't so interested in that idea.
Reedtz slips nicely into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hatfield tries to kick Reedtz off but Reedtz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Reedtz slips a nice elbow through Hatfield's hands, connecting with Hatfield's forehead.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Reedtz wants to pass to mount but Hatfield is defending the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Reedtz connects with a nice short shot to Hatfield's temple.
Hatfield pushes Reedtz off but Reedtz dives into side control.
Hatfield is trying to buck Reedtz off.
Reedtz takes a little break here. Hatfield wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Reedtz trying to control the position but Hatfield is working away.
Reedtz works to advance to full mount. Hatfield defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rasmus Reedtz clearly takes 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.#R4#
Reedtz staying out of range there.
It looked like Reedtz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reedtz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hatfield.
Hatfield is looking to chop away at Reedtz's legs.
Reedtz throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hatfield avoids it.
Hatfield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reedtz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hatfield pinned against the cage. Hatfield gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hatfield takes one to the side of the head.
Hatfield throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reedtz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hatfield.
Reedtz slips under a jab.
Reedtz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatfield swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Reedtz counters with a quick kick to the body but Hatfield blocks it.
Reedtz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hatfield connects with a good right hand that stumbles Reedtz. Reedtz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice shot by Hatfield.
Reedtz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Reedtz throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Reedtz 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 Hatfield has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hatfield and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hatfield thuds his right hand into Reedtz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big right from Hatfield misses.
Reedtz closes the distance and clinches up with Hatfield, looking for a takedown. Reedtz pushes Hatfield against the cage but Hatfield circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hatfield lands a leg kick that knocks Reedtz off balance momentarily.
Hatfield slips under a jab.
Hatfield tries to land a front kick but Reedtz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hatfield misses with a low kick.
Reedtz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hatfield slips under a jab from Reedtz.
Hatfield swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hatfield uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Reedtz has time to react.
A slow jab from Hatfield misses its intended target.
Reedtz feinted with a counter takedown.
A big left from Hatfield misses.
Reedtz shoots in but Hatfield avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rasmus Reedtz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hatfield throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut.
Hatfield tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Hatfield throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reedtz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reedtz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Reedtz takes one to the chin there.#TD#
Reedtz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hatfield was covering up waiting for the punch and Reedtz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reedtz is in close to Hatfield's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Reedtz is stalling in the full guard.
Reedtz trying to control but Hatfield is working from the bottom.
Reedtz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Reedtz wants to control from the top but Hatfield keeps moving.
Reedtz tries to free his leg and advance position but Hatfield is retaining full guard.
Reedtz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Reedtz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hatfield swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reedtz advances position into side control!
Hatfield tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Hatfield really wants to buck Reedtz off and get back to his feet. #T4#
Reedtz controlling the pace for now.
Hatfield wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Reedtz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hatfield is looking to escape.
Reedtz 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.
Hatfield is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Hatfield dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Hatfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reedtz throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Reedtz.#TD#
Hatfield gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Reedtz to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Hatfield has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Reedtz is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD#
Reedtz gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Hatfield manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Reedtz keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
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!
Hatfield has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hatfield has Reedtz pressed against the cage.
Hatfield is looking to control Reedtz's arms but Reedtz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hatfield has his back to the cage.
Hatfield tries to circle away but Reedtz has him pinned against the cage.
Hatfield tries to break free but Reedtz pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Hatfield is trying to maintain a safe position but Reedtz gets an underhook and turns Hatfield into the cage.
Hatfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Reedtz. #BC2#
Hatfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reedtz misses with a series of wild punches.
Hatfield throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reedtz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Reedtz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hatfield.
Reedtz avoids the head kick by Hatfield.
Reedtz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hatfield.
A leg kick checked by Hatfield.
A little jabbing left from Hatfield on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hatfield throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reedtz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hatfield feints and then cracks Reedtz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reedtz down.
A leg kick checked by Hatfield.
Reedtz misses with a low kick. #T2#
Hatfield takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Reedtz throws a low kick but Hatfield moves out of range easily.
Hatfield throws a right hand that Reedtz ducks under and follows up with a left that Reedtz also avoids with ease.
Hatfield misses with a hook. Reedtz ducked under it nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reedtz.
Reedtz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD#
Hatfield gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reedtz looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Hatfield has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Reedtz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hatfield wants to stand but Reedtz is controlling the position. #T3#
Reedtz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Reedtz distracts Hatfield with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rasmus Reedtz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reedtz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Reedtz prevents Hatfield from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hatfield connects with a leg kick. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Reedtz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hatfield lands a jab-cross combination.
Hatfield connects with a high kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hatfield. That's going to slow Reedtz down.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut
and Reedtz counters with an outside leg kick.
Reedtz connects with a jab.
Hatfield uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reedtz.
Hatfield throws a low kick but Reedtz moves out of range easily.
Reedtz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hatfield is out of range.
Hatfield throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reedtz lands a nice shot to the body.
Hatfield misses with a straight left.
Reedtz shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Reedtz.
A left and a right from Hatfield both land. Nice combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Riley Hatfield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hatfield has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 46:49
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riley Hatfield!
Riley Hatfield is the new lightweight champion!
Riley Hatfield seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SMASH: Reedtz vs Killer
Date: Feb 12, 2023

#R1#
Hatfield thuds his right hand into Krawlee's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hatfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krawlee.
Hatfield lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice takedown defense from Hatfield. No joy for Krawlee on that attempt.
Hatfield throws the left hand but Krawlee avoids the punch easily.
Hatfield thows a leg kick but Krawlee checks it
and Krawlee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Krawlee misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hatfield.
A left lands for Hatfield.
Krawlee defending well as Hatfield loads up on a big left hand.
Hatfield steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krawlee.
Krawlee shoots for a takedown but Hatfield saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Krawlee.
Hatfield takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hatfield avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Krawlee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hatfield waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krawlee.
Krawlee throws a hook but Hatfield avoids it easily.
Hatfield thinks about countering with a head kick.
Krawlee slips a jab from Hatfield.
Krawlee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Krawlee misses with a looping right.
Hatfield looks to land a right hand but Krawlee moved out of range.
Krawlee throws out a loose jab but Hatfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Krawlee.#T1#
Krawlee looks to throw the jab but Hatfield is out of range.
Hatfield lunges at Krawlee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Krawlee's hand.
Hatfield pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hatfield uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krawlee.
Krawlee's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hatfield under the eye.
Krawlee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hatfield.
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.
Hatfield swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Krawlee.
Hatfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krawlee throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Hatfield.
An attempted straight right counter from Hatfield misses the target.
Hatfield lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hatfield slips under a jab from Krawlee.
Hatfield scores with a jab to the jaw.
Riley Hatfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hatfield lands with a straight right. Krawlee didn't see that one coming.
Hatfield throws an overhand right that lands on Krawlee's shoulder, as Krawlee tries to avoid the shot.
Krawlee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hatfield throws a shot from downtown. Krawlee moves away and avoids it.
Krawlee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hatfield lands a jab.
Krawlee looks to land a right hand but Hatfield moved out of range.
Krawlee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hatfield.
Krawlee looks for a takedown but Hatfield sprawls well.
Riley Hatfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kree P Krawlee.#T2#
Krawlee shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hatfield defends it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Hatfield on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hatfield is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Krawlee throws a lazy right hand but Hatfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Krawlee misses.
Hatfield blocks a jab.
Hatfield bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Krawlee staying out of range there.
A big left from Hatfield misses.
Hatfield throws a hook but Krawlee blocks it.
Krawlee tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Krawlee fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hatfield to the ground. Krawlee is now in Hatfield's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krawlee wants to pass the guard but Hatfield is keeping the position.
Hatfield wants to get back to his feet but Krawlee is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Krawlee is pushing down on Hatfield's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hatfield is fighting to maintain full guard but Krawlee has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hatfield is trying to stand back up but Krawlee is controlling him
Krawlee tries to pass to full mount but Hatfield defends it. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Krawlee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hatfield is just riding it out for now. Krawlee eventually gives up the hold. #ES#
Hatfield has one foot on Krawlee's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T4#
Hatfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krawlee.
Hatfield misses with a wild body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Krawlee sizes up Hatfield with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Krawlee looks to score with a jab to the body but Hatfield is just out of range.
Krawlee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krawlee fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hatfield misses with a body shot.
A big right from Hatfield misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Krawlee, as that shot connected.
Nice uppercut there from Krawlee.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hatfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krawlee.
A big right from Krawlee misses.
Hatfield pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Krawlee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Krawlee might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Krawlee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Krawlee digs a good hook to Hatfield's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick from Hatfield, right into the meat of the thigh.
Krawlee takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hatfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krawlee.
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' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Krawlee checks a leg kick.
Krawlee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hatfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Krawlee.
Hatfield lands a jab.
Hatfield throws a jab but it's blocked by Krawlee.
Krawlee misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Hatfield misses its intended target.
Hatfield ducks under a wild hook from Krawlee.
Hatfield is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Krawlee throws a hook but Hatfield blocks it.
Krawlee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hatfield moves away.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut. Krawlee saw that one coming.
Hatfield lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hatfield misses with a straight right.
Hatfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krawlee.
Hatfield buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hatfield ducks under a wild hook from Krawlee.
Riley Hatfield is winning the standup battle so far.
Hatfield lands a jab to Krawlee's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krawlee misses with a left hand
and Hatfield counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Krawlee swings for the body but Hatfield moves out of range.
Hatfield lands a leg kick that knocks Krawlee off balance momentarily.#T1#
Hatfield is looking to chop away at Krawlee's legs.
A leg kick checked by Krawlee.
Hatfield feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Krawlees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Krawlee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hatfield.
Hatfield steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krawlee.
Hatfield jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Krawlee misses the jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hatfield.
Hatfield throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Krawlee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Krawlee throws a hook but Hatfield avoids it easily.
Hatfield avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Krawlee misses the target.
Krawlee throws a body punch but Hatfield moves out of range.
Krawlee looks to score with a jab to the body but Hatfield is just out of range.
Krawlee tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice shot lands for Hatfield.
Hatfield throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hatfield misses with an uppercut
letting Krawlee counter with a right hand.
Krawlee slips a jab from Hatfield.#T2#
Krawlee throws a body punch but Hatfield moves out of range.
Hatfield tries to move into range but Krawlee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hatfield missing with a left hand there. Krawlee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Krawlee gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Krawlee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hatfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Krawlee.
Hatfield swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Krawlee.
Hatfield moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Hatfield misses the target.
Krawlee takes one to the side of the head.
Hatfield with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Krawlee looks to throw the jab but Hatfield is out of range.
Krawlee misses with a straight right.
Krawlee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Krawlee throws a hook to the side of Hatfield's head but Hatfield sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Hatfield misses.
Krawlee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krawlee misses with a wild body shot.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut. Krawlee saw that one coming.
Jab from Hatfield.
Krawlee checks the leg kick nicely there.
A countering left hand to the body from Krawlee misses.
Riley Hatfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Krawlee throws a hook but Hatfield avoids it easily.
Krawlee throws a hook but Hatfield blocks it.
Krawlee misses the shot to the body.
Hatfield is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hatfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hatfield appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hatfield throws a sloppy head kick and Krawlee moves out of range easily.
Krawlee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hatfield ducks under a wild hook from Krawlee.
Hatfield misses with a looping left.
Krawlee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice shot by Hatfield.
A swing and a miss from Krawlee.
Hatfield throws a right hand that Krawlee ducks under and follows up with a left that Krawlee also avoids with ease.
A swing and a miss from Hatfield.
Krawlee takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Krawlee lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hatfield uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krawlee.
Hatfield ducks right into an uppercut from Krawlee.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krawlee fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hatfield avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Hatfield uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krawlee.
Krawlee connects with a body shot that sends Hatfield's belly button to the back.
Krawlee moves out of range as Hatfield strikes.
Hatfield defending well as Krawlee loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Hatfield was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hatfield lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hatfield lands a really nice looking cross but Krawlee seems unphased.
Hatfield lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Krawlee misses with a straight right.
Hatfield looks to land a right hand but Krawlee moved out of range.
Hatfield lands with a thumping leg kick.
Krawlee's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hatfield goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Krawlee lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hatfield throws a jab when Krawlee was well out of range.
Hatfield steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krawlee.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krawlee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hatfield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hatfield!
Hatfield will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Hatfield dominated that second round.
That's time! Hatfield's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Hatfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krawlee throws out the jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hatfield. That's going to slow Krawlee down.
Krawlee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hatfield blocks a jab.
Krawlee throws a hook but Hatfield avoids it easily.
Krawlee misses the jab.
A good leg kick by Hatfield.
Hatfield lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hatfield slips a jab from Krawlee.
Krawlee throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Krawlee misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Hatfield misses the target.
A jab from Krawlee misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatfield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krawlee was well out of range. Poor timing from Hatfield.
Hatfield misses with a hook.
Hatfield throws a shot from downtown. Krawlee moves away and avoids it.
Hatfield uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krawlee.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hatfield.
Hatfield is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Krawlee drops his hands momentarily and Hatfield takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Krawlee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hatfield.
Krawlee has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A big right from Hatfield misses.
Hatfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hatfield smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Krawlee just misses with a punch to the body.
Hatfield dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Krawlee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hatfield throws out the jab.
Krawlee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hatfield thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hatfield works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Krawlee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hatfield can pounce on him.
Krawlee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hatfield can pounce on him.
Hatfield does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Krawlee moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hatfield comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hatfield misses with a looping left.
Hatfield connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Hatfield.
Kree P Krawlee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Krawlee with a nice cross.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hatfield. That's going to slow Krawlee down.
Hatfield throws a body punch but Krawlee moves out of range.
Krawlee misses with a straight right.
Hatfield throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Krawlee missing with a left hand there. Hatfield was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Krawlee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hatfield fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Krawlee throws a body shot but no joy.
Krawlee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hatfield.
Krawlee throws a hook to the side of Hatfield's head but Hatfield sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hatfield moves away from the strike by Krawlee.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hatfield.
Hatfield throws a body shot but no joy.
Hatfield just misses with a punch to the body.
Krawlee misses with an uppercut.
Krawlee loads up on a big right hand but Hatfield slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Hatfield throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
A low kick lands for Hatfield.
Nice shot lands for Hatfield.
Nice defenses there by Hatfield.
A decent looking cross lands there for Krawlee.
Krawlee avoids the head kick by Hatfield.
A big left from Krawlee misses.
Hatfield bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Krawlee's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Hatfield misses the target.
Krawlee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hatfield.
Hatfield throws a jab when Krawlee was well out of range.
Krawlee throws a body shot but no joy.
Krawlee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hatfield ducks under a wild hook from Krawlee.
Hatfield takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hatfield misses the shot to the body.
Krawlee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Krawlee, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hatfield throws a combination. Krawlee tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hatfield dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Hatfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krawlee manages to avoid it.
Hatfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krawlee manages to avoid it.
Hatfield scores with a jab to the head.
Krawlee throws a looping overhand right but Hatfield ducks down to avoid it.
Krawlee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hatfield.
Krawlee takes a swing at Hatfield's ribcage but misses.
Hatfield misses with a straight left.
Krawlee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hatfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krawlee moves away.
Hatfield works the jab nicely.
Hatfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hatfield moves out of range as Krawlee strikes.
Hatfield looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hatfield feints a jab promting Krawlee to slip. Hatfield then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Krawlee slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Krawlee.
Krawlee misses with a wild body shot.
Hatfield fires out a quick counter leg kick but Krawlee just manages to avoid it.
Riley Hatfield is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Krawlee misses with a straight left.
Hatfield pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Krawlee back to the cage. Hatfield follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

And that's the end of the fight!
Riley Hatfield showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riley Hatfield!
A very excited looking Riley Hatfield made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SMASH: Menezes vs Borgia
Date: Jan 21, 2023

#R1#
Hatfield walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hatfield stuns Castellana with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gianni Castellana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castellana drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hatfield throws a hook to the side of Castellana's head but Castellana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Castellana misses with a straight right.
Castellana takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Castellana with the inside leg kick.
Castellana walks into a straight right hand from Hatfield.#CUT2#It looks like Gianni Castellana has been cut.
Castellana takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hatfield has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hatfield there as he acknowledges the shot.
Castellana throws an off balance right hand
and Hatfield makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castellana blocks a jab.
Hatfield throws a right hand that Castellana ducks under and follows up with a left that Castellana also avoids with ease.
Castellana was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hatfield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Hatfield on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hatfield misses with a head kick.
Hatfield throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Castellana connects with the punch.
Castellana throws a right hand that misses
and Hatfield counters with a right hand to the body.
Hatfield throws a hook to the side of Castellana's head but Castellana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Castellana swings widly with a right hand
and Castellana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hatfield tests Castellana's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Castellana clinches up with Hatfield and pushes him back against the cage.
Castellana blocks an uppercut.
I was talking to Castellana's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hatfield.
Castellana is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Castellana manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hatfield is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T2#
Hatfield looking to slow down the pace here.
Hatfield is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Castellana is trying to maintain a safe position but Hatfield gets an underhook and turns Castellana into the cage.
Hatfield wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Castellana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Hatfield misses.
A big left from Hatfield misses.
Castellana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Castellana throws a right hand that Hatfield ducks under and follows up with a left that Hatfield also avoids with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castellana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hatfield.
Hatfield is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Castellana with a body shot.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut. Castellana saw that one coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hatfield.
Hatfield keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hatfield throws an off balance right hand
and Castellana counters with a thumping low kick.
Hatfield throws a right hand that misses
and Castellana counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Hatfield throws a right hand that misses
and Castellana counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Castellana lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hatfield doesn't seem phased though.
Hatfield lunges at Castellana with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Castellana's hand.
Castellana wants to clinch.
Hatfield looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hatfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Castellana moves away.
Castellana steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hatfield.#CL#
Castellana instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Castellana.
Castellana misses with some punches.
Hatfield lands with a right to the head.
Castellana swings wildly with an uppercut but Hatfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castellana struggles to land a body shot inside as Hatfield controls his hands.
Hatfield tries to break free but Castellana pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Castellana managing to block the knees to the body from Hatfield.
Castellana scores with a nice hook to the head.
Castellana struggles to land a body shot inside as Hatfield controls his hands.
Castellana's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hatfield taking a breather.
Castellana is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hatfield trying to control the position but instead, Castellana has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hatfield into the cage.
Castellana effectively controlling the action here.
Hatfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hatfield tries to stall but Castellana uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hatfield tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Castellana's elbow.
Hatfield is looking to break free of the clinch but Castellana has double underhooks.
A body shot lands from Castellana.
A short right from Castellana.
Hatfield blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Castellana pushes Hatfield back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Riley Hatfield will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gianni Castellana's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nice defenses there by Castellana.
Nice shot by Hatfield.
Castellana connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A jab from Hatfield does it's job there.
Castellana throws a poor cross that misses
and Hatfield counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hatfield catches Castellana with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL#
Castellana closes the distance and clinches.
Hatfield wants to stall.
Hatfield holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Castellana is pushing Hatfield up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Castellana lands a left hand.
Castellana lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hatfield lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Hatfield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Castellana scores with a shot to the side of Hatfield's head.
Hatfield is trying to break the clinch but Castellana has him pressed against the cage.
Hatfield goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gianni Castellana has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Castellana lands with a right to the head.
Castellana effectively controlling the action here.
Hatfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Castellana tries to throw a body punch but Hatfield avoids it by throwing Castellana back against the cage.
Hatfield tries a knee to the head but Castellana blocks it.
Hatfield working hard to break the clinch.
Castellana lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Hatfield.
Hatfield misses with a knee to the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hatfield looking to slow down the pace here.
Castellana lands a hook that snaps the head of Hatfield backwards.
Hatfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2##BC2#
Hatfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Castellana waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hatfield.
That kick from Castellana tenderised Hatfield's leg. Hatfield is trying to keep his angry face on.
Castellana scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hatfield ducks under a wild hook from Castellana.
Castellana scores with a jab to the jaw.
Castellana misses with a hook to the body
and Hatfield counters with a stiff right hand.
Castellana throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Castellana swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A slow jab from Hatfield misses its intended target.
Hatfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Castellana moves away.
Hatfield bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A cross from Hatfield lands.
Castellana ducks under a wild hook from Hatfield.#T3#
Castellana lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hatfield at a distance.
Castellana throws a low kick, looking for Hatfield's leg but Hatfield calmly moves out of range.
Hatfield throws a lazy right hand but Castellana sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice cross by Hatfield.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut. Castellana saw that one coming.
Castellana lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Castellana moves away from the strike by Hatfield.
Castellana moves out of range as Hatfield strikes.
A punch combination from Hatfield misses.
Hatfield rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Castellana counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Castellana looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #KD2#
Hatfield lands a left and a right that send Castellana crashing to the mat, dazed. Hatfield thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Castellana is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castellana swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hatfield counters with a huge right that knocks Castellana out cold! Hatfield is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Riley Hatfield!
After winning the bout, Riley Hatfield thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH: Lomax vs Choke 4
Date: Dec 24, 2022

#R1#
Some wild striking there from McDonald.
Hatfield connects with the punch.
McDonald lands with a shot to the body.
McDonald scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hatfield was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
Hatfield takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McDonald scores with a head kick.
McDonald throws the left hand but Hatfield avoids the punch easily.
Hatfield thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hatfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonald throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hatfield stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hatfield waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonald.
McDonald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Hatfield on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big right from McDonald misses. #T1#
Hatfield slips under a jab.
McDonald cracks Hatfield with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hatfield loads up on a big right hand but McDonald slips the punch.
A slow jab from McDonald misses its intended target.
A jab from Hatfield misses.
A big right from McDonald misses.
Hatfield misses with a hook.
Danga de danga de dang - McDonald scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#It looks like Riley Hatfield has been cut.
Hatfield scores with a leg kick.
Hatfield connects with the punch.
McDonald throws an off balance right hand
and Hatfield counters with a nice leg kick.
Hatfield slips a jab from McDonald.
Hatfield closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hatfield thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDonald throws a lazy right hand but Hatfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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.
Dave McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
McDonald feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hatfields jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McDonald misses with a straight right.
Hatfield misses with a straight right.
Hatfield misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McDonald throws a lazy right hand but Hatfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hatfield misses with a body shot.
Hatfield looks to land a left hand but McDonald moved out of range nicely.
Hatfield looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range.
McDonald doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hatfield ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
McDonald throws a hook but Hatfield avoids it easily.
McDonald waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hatfield.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut.
Hatfield lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
McDonald takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McDonald scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hatfield misses the jab.
McDonald swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hatfield.
McDonald lands with a kick to the temple. Hatfield shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hatfield.
Hatfield with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hatfield slips under a jab from McDonald.
McDonald scores with a jab to the head.
Hatfield throws a sloppy head kick and McDonald moves out of range easily.
Hatfield throws a right hand that misses
and Hatfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hatfield misses with a head kick.
Hatfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hatfield missing with a left hand there. McDonald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Hatfield feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McDonalds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McDonald will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice cross by McDonald.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Hatfield.
Hatfield misses the jab.
McDonald swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hatfield.
Hatfield staying out of range there.
McDonald connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hatfield momentarily.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses.
Hatfield avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hatfield takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McDonald moves out of range of the body kick from Hatfield.
Hatfield throws a hook but McDonald blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dave McDonald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Riley Hatfield's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
McDonald jabs at Hatfield's body.
Hatfield throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hatfield throws an off balance right hand
and Hatfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDonald misses with a double jab.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hatfield.
McDonald takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hatfield takes one on the button.
Hatfield misses with an attempted mid kick.
McDonald takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McDonald lands a nice shot that snaps Hatfield's head back.
Hatfield cracks McDonald on the jaw with a powerful right hand and McDonald falls backwards against the cage. Hatfield follows up with more strikes that drop McDonald to his knees. Hatfield keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save McDonald! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Riley Hatfield!
Riley Hatfield decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Dave McDonald was interviewed post fight and said 'Well that sucks. I'm going to Burger King.'.

Event: SMASH: Kowalkiewicz vs Borgia
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
Bader throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hatfield counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hatfield tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hatfield with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bader to score with a decent uppercut.
Hatfield tests Bader's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hatfield lands a jab to Bader's midsection.
Hatfield goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bader lands a jab to Hatfield's midsection.
Bader thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hatfield throws a series of punches but Bader avoids them all with ease.
Bader swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bader missing with a left hand there. Hatfield was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hatfield thuds his right hand into Bader's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC2#Bader is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hatfield moves out of range as Bader strikes.
Oh Bader is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bader throws a jab but it's blocked by Hatfield.
Bader seems to have got his legs back now.
We've been hearing reports that Bader has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Hatfield! Bader is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Riley Hatfield!
An out of breath Riley Hatfield thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Choke vs Torsten 4
Date: Oct 22, 2022

#R1#
Hatfield keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kos.
Kos misses with a straight right.
A jab from Hatfield does it's job there.
Kos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kos misses with a kick to the body.
Hatfield listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hatfield 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.
Kos misses with a wild body shot.
Kos throws a nice looking combination but Hatfield bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kos misses with a double jab.
Nice shot by Hatfield.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice defenses there by Hatfield.
A telegraphed right hand from Kos misses the target.
Kos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hatfield blocks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Hatfield.
Some wild striking there from Kos.
Roman Kos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Hatfield. Those never looked like landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kos! But no joy.
Nice jab there from Kos.
Kos lands with a cross.
Hatfield will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hatfield lunges at Kos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kos's hand. #T1#
Kos throws a head kick that misses.
Hatfield misses with a double jab.
Kos misses with a double jab
and Hatfield cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hatfield lands with a cross.
Kos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kos tries to move into range but Hatfield moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kos throws an overhand right that lands on Hatfield's shoulder, as Hatfield tries to avoid the shot.
Hatfield getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hatfield connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kos lands a nice looking body shot.
A shot to the body from Kos misses
and Hatfield counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kos just misses with a punch to the body.
Kos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hatfield throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hatfield is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kos throws a head kick that misses.
Hatfield sizes up Kos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice shot by Hatfield.
Hatfield cracks Kos with an open hand slap.
A big left from Hatfield misses.
Kos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hatfield.#T2#
Hatfield digs a good body shot into Kos's ribs.
Hatfield misses with a hook.
Kos doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kos throws a wild body kick that Hatfield sees coming a mile off.
Hatfield throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Kos does it's job there.
Hatfield jabs Kos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hatfield lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kos misses with a looping left.
Hatfield swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hatfield takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hatfield connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kos's hands.
Kos misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kos lands a right hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kos. Hatfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kos looks to land a combination. Hatfield sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kos throws a nice looking combination but Hatfield bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hatfield manages to avoid it.
Hatfield lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hatfield cracks Kos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hatfield connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kos scrambles back to his feet.
Kos throws out a loose jab but Hatfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kos throws a hook but Hatfield blocks it.
Hatfield throwing a counter right hand but Kos manages to avoid it.#T3#
Hatfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kos throws out the jab.
Hatfield scores with a punch to the head.
Hatfield looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hatfield lands a body shot.
Kos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hatfield misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kos misses with a double jab
and Hatfield connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kos looks to land a right hand but Hatfield moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Hatfield misses the target.
No joy there for Kos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hatfield lands an overhand right.
Hatfield lands a glancing blow to the side of Kos's head.
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!
Hatfield throws a good cross that connects. #ROC#Kos is rocked!
Kos ducks into an uppercut from Hatfield and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Riley Hatfield!
During a confident post fight interview, Riley Hatfield thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SMASH: Roy vs Cole 3
Date: Oct 08, 2022

#R1#
Petrov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hatfield throws an overhand right that lands on Petrov's shoulder, as Petrov tries to avoid the shot.
Hatfield throws a nice outside leg kick.
Petrov swings for the body but Hatfield moves out of range.
Petrov lands with a straight right. Hatfield didn't see that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Petrov.
Petrov throws a hook but Hatfield avoids it easily.
Petrov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hatfield throws a lazy right hand but Petrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Petrov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Hatfield is just out of range.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hatfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Petrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hatfield.
Hatfield ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hatfield unleashes a big counter combination but Petrov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A big left from Petrov misses.
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!
Petrov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Petrov misses with the combination.
Hatfield lands a nice leg kick that just misses Petrov's sensitive parts. #T1#
Decent striking displayed by Hatfield there.
Petrov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Petrov takes a swing at Hatfield's ribcage but misses.
A lazy left from Hatfield finds it's target.
Petrov is looking to chop away at Hatfield's legs.
Hatfield throws a hook but Petrov avoids it easily.
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hatfield throws a right hand that misses
and Hatfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hatfield tries to land a leg kick but Petrov saw it coming and moves away.
A shot to the liver by Hatfield. Beautiful body shot.
Hatfield looks to land a right hand but Petrov moved out of range.
Hatfield uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Riley Hatfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hatfield takes a swing at Petrov's ribcage but misses.
Petrov cracks a nice hook into Hatfield's ribs.
Hatfield has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hatfield there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hatfield.
Hatfield throws a shot to the body.
Hatfield lands with an uppercut that bounces Petrov off the cage and back into range.
Petrov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Petrov.
Petrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hatfield.
A telegraphed right hand from Hatfield misses the target.
Petrov catches Hatfield with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Petrov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hatfield's sensitive parts.
Hatfield pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Petrov back to the cage. Hatfield follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Petrov lands a nice shot that snaps Hatfield's head back.
Petrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrov throws a hook to the side of Hatfield's head but Hatfield sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hatfield circles away from the clinch attempt.
Petrov looks to land a left hand but Hatfield moved out of range nicely.
Petrov misses with a two punch combination.
Hatfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrov tried to score with a low kick but Hatfield checks it.
Hatfield throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hatfield fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hatfield dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Petrov. That did some damage!
Hatfield thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Petrov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Petrov.
Hatfield ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hatfield with a nice calf kick.
Hatfield loads up on a big right hand but Petrov slips the punch.
Petrov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hatfield throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Hatfield tries to get set, Petrov tries to push him back and clinch up but Hatfield manages to avoid the attempt.
Hatfield uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Petrov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Petrov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hatfield is out of range and Petrov settles back down.
Petrov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hatfield throws an overhand right that lands on Petrov's shoulder, as Petrov tries to avoid the shot.
Hatfield lands a glancing blow to the side of Petrov's head.
Hatfield on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov misses with a double jab.
Hatfield missing with a left hand there. Petrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hatfield lands with an overhand left.
Petrov cracks Hatfield with a good jab.
Petrov lands a nice shot that snaps Hatfield's head back. #T4#
Petrov misses with a hook. Hatfield ducked under it nicely.
Petrov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hatfield scores with a punch to the head.
Hatfield throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hatfield throws a jab when Petrov was well out of range.
Petrov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hatfield misses with a looping left.
Petrov lands a nice shot to the body.
Hatfield misses with a hook. Petrov ducked under it nicely.
Hatfield misses with a looping left.
Petrov avoids the body shot from Hatfield.
Hatfield throws a hook but Petrov blocks it.
Petrov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hatfield rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Petrov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hatfield slips a jab from Petrov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov scores with a leg kick.
Petrov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hatfield throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petrov.
Hatfield staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Riley Hatfield will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hatfield closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Petrov cracks Hatfield with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hatfield scores with a jab to the head.
Hatfield lands with a shot to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hatfield in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hatfield has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Petrov finds it's way round the side to connect with Hatfield's head.
Hatfield misses the jab.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
Petrov swings for the body but Hatfield moves out of range.
Hatfield fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Hatfield is out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Hatfield blocks the leg kick.
Petrov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Hatfield misses.
Petrov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hatfield.
Petrov throws a leg kick but Hatfield checks it.
Hatfield loads up on a big right hand but Petrov slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Petrov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Petrov misses with a hook. Hatfield ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Hatfield on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hatfield lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hatfield swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range. #T1#
Hatfield scores with a leg kick.
That kick from Petrov tenderised Hatfield's leg. Hatfield is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hatfield throws a low kick but Petrov avoids it.
Petrov lands an overhand right.
Nice defenses there by Petrov.
Petrov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Hatfield misses.
Petrov lands the left hand.
Hatfield swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Petrov misses the jab.
Petrov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Petrov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Petrov thumps Hatfield with a low kick.
Hatfield tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hatfield lands a two punch combo.
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!
Hatfield tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Petrov is able to avoid easily.
Petrov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hatfield.
Petrov digs a good body shot into Hatfield's ribs.
Hatfield jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Petrov takes a swing at Hatfield's ribcage but misses.
Hatfield thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but Hatfield slips the punch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Petrov.
Petrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hatfield.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Petrov 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 Hatfield has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hatfield and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice jab there from Petrov.
The fighters circling - Hatfield throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrov slips a straight right by Hatfield.
Petrov with a nice calf kick.
Hatfield throws a hook to the side of Petrov's head but Petrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Hatfield is just out of range.
Hatfield blocks a jab.
Hatfield throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrov.
A big left from Hatfield misses.
Hatfield moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Hatfield on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Hatfield blocks a leg kick.#T3#
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrov throws a body punch but Hatfield moves out of range.
Hatfield's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut.
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grigoriy Petrov is winning the standup battle so far.
Hatfield misses the shot to the body.
Hatfield throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
Hatfield moves away from the strike by Petrov.
Hatfield throws a nice head kick!
Petrov lands with a right hand.
Petrov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut. Petrov saw that one coming.
Petrov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hatfield.
Hatfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Hatfield. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hatfield.
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hatfield misses with a straight right.
Hatfield throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrov. #T4#
Jab from Petrov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good exchange - Hatfield coming out on top.
Petrov lands with an uppercut that bounces Hatfield off the cage and back into range.
Petrov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Petrov throws a low kick but Hatfield moves out of range easily.
Hatfield chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hatfield throws an off balance right hand
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut.
Hatfield digs a good hook to Petrov's body.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hatfield misses with a wild body shot.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hatfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Petrov throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hatfield connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hatfield jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hatfield rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Petrov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Petrov checks a leg kick.
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 Grigoriy Petrov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Petrov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hatfield has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good shot there by Petrov.
Hatfield connects with a good right hand that stumbles Petrov. Petrov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hatfield checks the leg kick.
Hatfield moves out of range of the strikes.
Hatfield swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Petrov tries to clinch there but Hatfield circles away.
Hatfield misses with a straight left.
A clash of legs there as Petrov blocks the low kick.
Petrov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Petrov.
Hatfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrov is just out of range.
Hatfield is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Petrov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Petrov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hatfield.
Hatfield moves out of range of the leg kick from Petrov.
Petrov throws the left hand but Hatfield avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hatfield. Petrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov misses with a looping left.#T1#
Hatfield rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Petrov counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Petrov.
Petrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Hatfield throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hatfield.
As Petrov backs off Hatfield throws a huge counter combo but Petrov manages to avoid it all.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Hatfield connects with an inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Hatfield.
Petrov dips to his left and cracks Hatfield with an uppercut!
Hatfield throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
Hatfield avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hatfield loads up on a big right hand but Petrov slips the punch.
Hatfield's jab looks to have found its range, popping Petrov under the eye.
Hatfield bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Petrov's head.
Petrov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Petrov punishes Hatfield's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hatfield on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Petrov. Petrov obviously looking to wear him down.
Petrov jabs at Hatfield's body.
Hatfield throws a nice inside leg kick.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Donk. Petrov catches Hatfield right on the button with a cross.
Petrov throws a jab when Hatfield was well out of range.
Hatfield takes a swing at Petrov's ribcage but misses.
A low kick lands for Petrov.
Petrov connects with a single shot there.
Petrov lands a leg kick that knocks Hatfield off balance momentarily.
Petrov thuds his right hand into Hatfield's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hatfield throws a jab when Petrov was well out of range.
Petrov tests Hatfield's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Petrov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hatfield avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T3#
Petrov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hatfield has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Petrov.
Petrov slips under a jab.
Petrov throws a leg kick but Hatfield checks it.
Petrov lands with a good body shot.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut.
Hatfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
Petrov catches Hatfield with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hatfield lands with a good body shot.
Hatfield throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
Hatfield swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Petrov counters with a good low kick that Hatfield was not able to check.
Hatfield swinging wildly here.
Hatfield throws a jab when Petrov was well out of range.
Petrov looks to land a combination but Hatfield avoids it well.
Petrov thumps Hatfield with a low kick.
Hatfield throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Hatfield throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov moves out of range as Hatfield strikes.
Hatfield throws out a loose jab but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov slips under a jab from Hatfield.
Petrov wants to clinch.
Hatfield throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrov.
A quick step to the side and Petrov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hatfield uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Petrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petrov tries to move into range but Hatfield moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hatfield misses the jab.
Petrov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Petrov connects with an inside leg kick.
Hatfield fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hatfield with the inside leg kick.
Petrov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hatfield.

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 Grigoriy Petrov.
Well Petrov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grigoriy Petrov!
A victorious Grigoriy Petrov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BB 73 - Virus vs Bjornsson
Date: Sep 17, 2022

#R1#
Somelainen digs a good body shot into Hatfield's ribs.
Sauli Somelainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Somelainen throws a lazy right hand but Hatfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hatfield swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hatfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Somelainen.
Somelainen lunges at Hatfield with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hatfield's hand.
Hatfield thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hatfield misses the shot to the body.
Somelainen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Somelainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Hatfield's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Somelainen lands with a hook. Hatfield tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A lazy left from Somelainen finds it's target.
Somelainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hatfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Somelainen.
A telegraphed right hand from Hatfield misses the target.
Hatfield missing with a left hand there. Somelainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hatfield misses with a hook. Somelainen ducked under it nicely.
Hatfield throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hatfield loads up on a big right hand but Somelainen slips the punch.
Somelainen is looking for a counter combo.
Somelainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hatfield.
Some wild striking there from Somelainen. #T1#
Somelainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hatfield takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Somelainen misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Somelainen.
Hatfield is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Somelainen jabs Hatfield to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hatfield lands a jab to the head.
Somelainen connects with the punch.
Somelainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hatfield throws out the jab.
Somelainen jabs at Hatfield's body.
A head kick misses from Somelainen.
Somelainen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Somelainen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Somelainen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hatfield bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Somelainen's head backwards.
Hatfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Somelainen.
Hatfield looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hatfield throws a right hand that misses
and Somelainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Somelainen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hatfield looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hatfield might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Somelainen.
Somelainen throws a lazy right hand but Hatfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Hatfield misses.
Somelainen blocks a head kick by Hatfield.
Hatfield on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Somelainen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hatfield as he avoids it easily.
Hatfield lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Somelainen circles away quickly and effectively.
Hatfield checks a leg kick.
Hatfield avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Somelainen misses with a double jab.
Hatfield throws the left hand but Somelainen avoids the punch easily.
Hatfield takes a swing at Somelainen's ribcage but misses.
Somelainen ducks under a wild hook from Hatfield.
Somelainen scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
Somelainen misses with an uppercut. Hatfield saw that one coming.
Somelainen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hatfield looks to throw the jab but Somelainen is out of range.
A jab from Somelainen misses.
Somelainen lands with an uppercut that bounces Hatfield off the cage and back into range.
Hatfield connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Somelainen momentarily.
Somelainen throws a big shot that misses.
Nice shot by Somelainen.
Jab, jab by Somelainen - just one landing.
Somelainen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hatfield closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Somelainen lunges at Hatfield with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hatfield's hand.
Hatfield displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Somelainen.
Hatfield walks into a straight right hand from Somelainen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Somelainen misses with an uppercut. Hatfield saw that one coming.#T4#
Hatfield throws a hook but Somelainen avoids it easily.
Somelainen misses with an uppercut
and Hatfield counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Somelainen finds it's target.
Hatfield thows a left - swing and a miss!
Somelainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hatfield throws a jab when Somelainen was well out of range.#CL#
Hatfield tries to keep at a distance but Somelainen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hatfield softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hatfield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Somelainen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Somelainen.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hatfield.
Hatfield tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Somelainen is trying to drag Hatfield to the mat but Hatfield just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sauli Somelainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Somelainen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Hatfield manages to break the clinch.
Somelainen misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sauli Somelainen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Hatfield walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Somelainen throws a jab when Hatfield was well out of range.
Hatfield looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Somelainen moves away from the strike by Hatfield.
Somelainen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Somelainen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hatfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Somelainen tries to land a leg kick but Hatfield saw it coming and moves away.
Somelainen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Somelainen tries to clinch up but Hatfield circles away and keeps his distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Somelainen.
Somelainen doesn't manage to clinch there - Hatfield circles away.
Hatfield let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatfield lands a really nice looking cross but Somelainen seems unphased.
Hatfield throws a hook to the side of Somelainen's head but Somelainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Somelainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hatfield checks a leg kick nicely.
Somelainen throws a series of strikes that have Hatfield backpedaling.
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!
Hatfield stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Somelainen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Somelainen throws a right hand that misses
and Hatfield makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Somelainen moves away from the strike by Hatfield.
Hatfield misses with a straight right.
Somelainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Somelainen throws a right and a left that Hatfield avoids nicely.
Hatfield looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hatfield uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Somelainen has time to react.
Hatfield tests Somelainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#Somelainen is rocked!
Somelainen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Oh Somelainen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hatfield misses with a hook. Somelainen ducked under it nicely.
Somelainen walks straight into a right hand from Hatfield - that's dropped him! Hatfield jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Somelainen from any more punishment! Somelainen complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Riley Hatfield!
An out of breath Riley Hatfield thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BB 70 - White vs Adam 2
Date: Sep 03, 2022

#R1#
Hatfield avoids the body shot from Moyles.
We've been told by Moyles's head coaches at Forged In Fire that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Moyles scores with a nice strike.
Moyles drops his hands momentarily and Hatfield takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Mike Moyles has been cut.
Hatfield misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Moyles wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hatfield misses with a straight right.
Hatfield misses with a straight right.
Moyles scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Moyles rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hatfield counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mike Moyles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moyles throws a body punch but Hatfield moves out of range.
Moyles rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hatfield counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Moyles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab from Hatfield.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moyles digs a good hook to Hatfield's body.
Moyles is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Moyles throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hatfield stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Moyles just misses with a punch to the body.
Moyles stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hatfield.#T1#
Nice cross by Moyles.
A cross from Moyles lands.
Moyles wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Moyles dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moyles getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Moyles lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hatfield jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hatfield lands a right hook to the body.
Hatfield is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moyles.
Moyles ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moyles takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT2#Mike Moyles's cut is getting worse.
Hatfield scores with a decent looking hook.
Moyles misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Hatfield.
Moyles takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T2#
Hatfield slips a straight right by Moyles.
Hatfield is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Moyles had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Hatfield throws a hook but Moyles avoids it easily.
Hatfield throws a series of punches but Moyles moves out of range.
Moyles misses with a looping right.
Moyles takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #KD2#
Hatfield lands a big right hand that sends Moyles crashing to the mat! Hatfield stays standing though and waves Moyles back to his feet!#ROC2#Moyles is rocked!#CUT2#Mike Moyles's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Moyles gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Hatfield gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Riley Hatfield!
Our winner, Riley Hatfield, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: BB 65 - Hawk vs Man 2
Date: Aug 09, 2022

#R1#
Hatfield scores with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Fried Slobberknacker has been cut.
Slobberknacker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hatfield scores with a jab to the jaw.
Slobberknacker throws a leg kick
and Hatfield counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hatfield. Slobberknacker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slobberknacker is looking to score with low kicks.
Hatfield lands with a right and another and another! Slobberknacker is in big trouble! Hatfield lands again and this time it's lights out for Slobberknacker! A quality knockout there for Hatfield.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Riley Hatfield!
Riley Hatfield thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BB 60 - Hawk vs Man
Date: Jul 12, 2022

#R1#
A slow jab from Hatfield misses its intended target.
Hatfield slips a straight right by Albans .
Hatfield throws out a loose jab but Albans uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hatfield getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hatfield throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Albans swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Albans shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hatfield napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Albans moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hatfield is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Hatfield sneaks out the side door and pushes Albans away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hatfield looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hatfield throws a leg kick but Albans sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Hatfield thows a leg kick but Albans checks it #TD#
and Albans counters with a shoot takedown. Hatfield fights it but they end up in guard.

Hatfield uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Albans has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Albans lands the left hand.
Hatfield slips a jab from Albans .
Albans shoots in for a takedown but Hatfield shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Albans has a takedown stuffed.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut. Albans saw that one coming.
Albans scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Albans digs a good hook to Hatfield's body. #CL#
Albans gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Albans lands with a right to the head.
Albans lands a body shot.
Hatfield controlling the action here for a moment.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Albans goes for a takedown attempt but Hatfield pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Albans . That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
No luck for Albans with that takedown attempt.
Albans fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hatfield avoids it really well and circles away.
Hatfield looks to land a combination but Albans avoids it well.
Albans throws a body shot but no joy.
Hatfield throws a series of strikes that have Albans backpedaling.
Hatfield throws a solid leg kick but Albans takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hatfield.
Hatfield scores with a nice strike.
A swing and a miss from Albans .
A telegraphed right hand from Hatfield misses the target.
Riley Hatfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Albans throws a lazy right hand but Hatfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Albans throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Albans shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Albans stalling away here and it's allowed Hatfield to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T3#
Hatfield is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Albans is controlling him.
Albans engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Albans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hatfield striking off his back but it's not causing Albans any problems.
Hatfield wants to get back to his feet but Albans is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Albans passes Hatfield's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Albans is trying to control. Hatfield wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Albans performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Albans passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hatfield!
Hatfield wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Albans trying to control but Hatfield is having none of it. #ES2#
Hatfield bucks up and throws Albans to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Hatfield throws a hook but Albans avoids it easily.
Hatfield avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slow jab from Hatfield misses its intended target.
Albans scores with a punch to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Riley Hatfield will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Hatfield throws the left hand but Albans avoids the punch easily.
Albans slips a jab from Hatfield.
Hatfield tests Albans 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Albans checks a leg kick nicely.
Albans shoots in for a takedown but Hatfield shows good takedown defense.
Nice cross by Hatfield.
Albans jabs Hatfield to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Hatfield.
Albans 's corner calls for a 1-2. Albans obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Albans checks a leg kick.
Hatfield walks into a straight right hand from Albans .
Hatfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Albans moves away.
Albans throws a leg kick that misses.
Hatfield pivots, looking for a leg kick but Albans is out of range and Hatfield settles back down.
A telegraphed right hand from Albans misses the target.
A jab lands there for Hatfield.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Albans checks a leg kick.
Albans misses with a body punch
and Hatfield counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Hatfield stuffs the takedown.
Albans scores with a nice strike.
Hatfield with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Riley Hatfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hatfield lands with a nice combination. Albans backs away looking to recover.
Hatfield throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Albans counters with a takedown into side control.
Hatfield is pushing Albans 's head away, looking to escape. Albans manages to hold on to the position though.
Albans tries to move to mount but Hatfield blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Albans goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hatfield has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Albans but great work by Hatfield.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU2#
Hatfield stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Hatfield jabs Albans right on the nose. Albans blinks but takes it well.
Hatfield lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hatfield slips under a jab.
Albans connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hatfield jabs Albans to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Hatfield throws a looping overhand right but Albans ducks down to avoid it.
Albans with a jab.
The fighters circling - Albans throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hatfield throws a nice looking combination but Albans bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hatfield connects with a single shot there.
Nice cross by Hatfield.
Albans lands a slapping body shot.
Albans jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Albans thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hatfield throws a low kick but it's checked well by Albans .
Riley Hatfield seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Albans throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hatfield tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Albans is in Hatfield's guard.
Riley Hatfield has got the better of the ground game so far.
Albans advances to half guard.
Hatfield looks like he's trying to stand up.
Albans is controlling the pace.
Hatfield is trying to escape back to his feet but Albans uses the scramble to pass into side control. #T3#
Hatfield is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Albans is controlling him well.
Albans laying and praying for a moment but Hatfield takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB#
Albans maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Hatfield could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Albans has cracked it and Hatfield is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Albans !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matthew Albans !
In his post fight interview, Matthew Albans started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: BB 52 - Wright vs Yrkje
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1#
Hatfield misses the shot to the body.
Somelainen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hatfield under the eye.
Somelainen throws a hook to the side of Hatfield's head but Hatfield sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Somelainen backing away here, and Hatfield unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hatfield walks into a straight right hand from Somelainen.
Somelainen throws a leg kick that misses.
Somelainen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hatfield connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Somelainen scrambles back to his feet.#TD#
Somelainen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hatfield quickly recovers to half guard.
Hatfield wants to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Hatfield kicks off Somelainen and gets to his feet.
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!
Hatfield throws a leg kick but Somelainen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Somelainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hatfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Somelainen.
Somelainen tries to score with a low kick but Hatfield moves his leg out of the way.
Somelainen blocks a jab.
Somelainen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Somelainen.
Hatfield looks to land a right hand but Somelainen moved out of range.
Somelainen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hatfield is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Somelainen is looking to chop away at Hatfield's legs. #T1#
Somelainen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Somelainen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hatfield takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hatfield works the jab nicely.
Somelainen works Hatfield's body with a nice hook.
Somelainen throws a sloppy head kick and Hatfield moves out of range easily.
Somelainen tried to score with a low kick but Hatfield checks it.
Hatfield takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Somelainen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hatfield as he avoids it easily.
Hatfield cracks Somelainen with an open hand slap.
Hatfield moves into range and connects with a jab.
Somelainen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hatfield connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Somelainen.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Somelainen.
Somelainen misses with a head kick.
Somelainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Somelainen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hatfield sprawls and moves away.
Somelainen scores with a nice head shot.
Hatfield misses the jab.
A jab from Hatfield misses.
Hatfield gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Somelainen.#T2#
A big left from Hatfield misses.
Somelainen swings for the body but Hatfield moves out of range.
Hatfield sizes up Somelainen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hatfield connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hatfield throws a big shot that misses.
Hatfield throws a right hand that Somelainen ducks under and follows up with a left that Somelainen also avoids with ease.
Somelainen tries to counter with a takedown but Hatfield is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Somelainen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Somelainen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hatfield's guard.
Somelainen is nestled in close to Hatfield, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Somelainen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Somelainen is working for a kimura but Hatfield is defending it quite comfortably.
Somelainen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hatfield looks like he's trying to stand up. #T3#
Somelainen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Somelainen lands strikes from half guard.
Hatfield looks like he's trying to stand up.
Somelainen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Somelainen is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hatfield reverses the position - he's now on top in Somelainen's guard. #SUB#
Somelainen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hatfield wanted to stand there but Somelainen had control of the position.
Somelainen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hatfield has passed into side control. #T4#
Somelainen is looking for a sweep.
Somelainen trying to control but Hatfield flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Hatfield is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Hatfield not allowing Somelainen to control his hands.
Hatfield slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Hatfield has the hooks in. Somelainen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Somelainen trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SU2#
Hatfield gets back to his feet - a bit of a stange decision given the position he was in.
Somelainen walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hatfield cracks a nice hook into Somelainen's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Riley Hatfield will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Somelainen.
Hatfield pushes Somelainen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Somelainen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Somelainen working the ground and pound.
Hatfield is trying to buck Somelainen off.
Somelainen is working Hatfield over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hatfield wants to get back to his feet.
Somelainen lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hatfield down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hatfield wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatfield tries to buck Somelainen off but Somelainen is having none of it.
Hatfield takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Somelainen prevents Hatfield from escaping the position.#T1##SUB#
Somelainen is trying to get an arm triangle but Hatfield is defending well.
Somelainen scoring with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Somelainen working the head and body with strikes.
Somelainen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hatfield some visible discomfort.
Hatfield is trying to buck Somelainen off.#SUB#
Somelainen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Somelainen prevents Hatfield from escaping the position.
Somelainen landing strikes.
Somelainen scoring with punches from side control.
Hatfield tries to escape but Somelainen is in control. #T2#
Somelainen cracks Hatfield with a big elbow.
Hatfield on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hatfield on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hatfield pushes Somelainen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Somelainen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Somelainen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hatfield wants to get back to his feet.
Somelainen working the head and body with strikes.
Hatfield taking a bit of punishment here - Somelainen scoring with strikes.
Somelainen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hatfield some visible discomfort. #SUB#
Somelainen tries for a kimura but Hatfield is defending well.
Hatfield wants to get back to his feet but Somelainen drags him back down.
Somelainen scoring with punches and elbows.
Hatfield is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T3#
Somelainen scoring with punches and elbows.
Somelainen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Somelainen scores with punches from side control.
Hatfield is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Somelainen working the head and body with strikes.
Somelainen lands some shots froms side control.
Somelainen prevents Hatfield from escaping the position.
Somelainen working the head with strikes.
Hatfield on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Somelainen 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.
Hatfield takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Somelainen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hatfield pushes Somelainen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Somelainen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Somelainen scoring with punches from side control. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Somelainen working the body and head with strikes.
Somelainen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hatfield is trying to buck Somelainen off.
Somelainen lands some shots froms side control.
Somelainen grinds an elbow into Hatfield's temple.
Hatfield is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Somelainen is controlling him well.
Somelainen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hatfield wants to get back to his feet.
Hatfield takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hatfield is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Somelainen cracks Hatfield with a big right hand but Hatfield just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #ROC#Hatfield is rocked!
We've been hearing that Somelainen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Somelainen cracks Hatfield with a big right hand but Hatfield just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hatfield is still in real trouble! Can Somelainen finish him?
Somelainen in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Hatfield looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Somelainen turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sauli Somelainen!
Sauli Somelainen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: BB 45 - Capellio vs Norton
Date: May 02, 2022

#R1#
Hatfield misses with a hook
and Okafor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hatfield thinking.
Hatfield is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#It looks like Sunshine Okafor has been cut.
Riley Hatfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hatfield walks into a jab.
Okafor lands a head kick! #CUT2#It looks like Riley Hatfield has been cut.
Hatfield throws a poor cross that misses
and Okafor counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Okafor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Okafor lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hatfield working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hatfield has a couple of punches blocked by Okafor.
Hatfield struggles to land a body shot inside as Okafor controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Okafor.
Okafor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Okafor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hatfield can't find room to land a body shot as Okafor controls the action.
Hatfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
Okafor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Okafor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hatfield tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T1#
Okafor lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Okafor.
Okafor blocks an elbow strike.
Okafor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hatfield can't find room to land a body shot as Okafor controls the action.
Okafor scores with a shoulder strike.
Okafor takes a shot to the head.
Hatfield tries to land a knee to the head but Okafor blocks with his arms.
Okafor blocks an elbow strike from Hatfield.
A hook to the body from Okafor.
Hatfield tries to throw a body punch but Okafor avoids it by throwing Hatfield back against the cage.
Okafor scores with a shot to the side of Hatfield's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Okafor.
A hook to the body from Okafor.
Okafor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okafor scores with a shoulder strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Okafor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hatfield backwards.
A short body shot lands from Okafor as the two fighters clinch.
Hatfield is breathing heavily.
Okafor struggles to land a body shot inside as Hatfield controls his hands.
Okafor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hatfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okafor struggles to land a body shot inside as Hatfield controls his hands.
Hatfield 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.#T2#
Okafor gets through Hatfield's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Okafor.
Okafor works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hatfield is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hatfield takes a shot to the head.
Hatfield struggles to land a body shot inside as Okafor controls his hands.
Okafor trying to land knees to the body.
Hatfield misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Okafor.
Okafor digs a right hand into Hatfield's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hatfield's gas tank.
Hatfield can't break the clinch.
Hatfield blocks a body shot from Okafor.
Okafor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hatfield tries to break free but Okafor pushes him back against the cage.
Okafor tries to throw a body punch but Hatfield avoids it by throwing Okafor back against the cage.
Okafor prevents Hatfield from breaking the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hatfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okafor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hatfield prevents a body shot from Okafor.
Okafor pushes Hatfield back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hatfield scores with a shot to the side of Okafor's head.
Hatfield just leaning against Okafor, taking a breather. #T3#
Okafor misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Okafor.
Hatfield tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hatfield lands a hook that snaps the head of Okafor backwards.
Okafor lands with a short shot to the head.
Okafor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okafor.
Hatfield lands a left hand.
Hatfield throws a head punch that misses.
Hatfield tries to circle away but Okafor has him pinned against the cage.
Okafor tries to land knees in the clinch but Hatfield avoids the damage to the body.
Okafor lands a left hand.
Hatfield is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hatfield throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hatfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hatfield tries to break free but Okafor pushes him back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Okafor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hatfield lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okafor misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Hatfield breaks the clinch.
Okafor tries to clinch but Hatfield moves out of range. #T4#
Hatfield drops his hands momentarily and Okafor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hatfield throws an off balance right hand #KD2#
and Okafor counters with a crisp one two that drops Hatfield! Okafor thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Hatfield to his feet! Hatfield is in big trouble!#CL2#
Okafor clinches with his opponent.
Hatfield looking to stall.
Okafor lands a shot to the body.
Okafor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Hatfield escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Okafor lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hatfield takes a step back to recover.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Okafor, as that shot connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Okafor closes the distance and pushes Hatfield back into the cage.
Hatfield is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Okafor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sunshine Okafor dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Okafor slips under a jab from Hatfield.
Okafor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hatfield misses with a hook
letting Okafor counter with a right hand.
Okafor dips to his left and cracks Hatfield with an uppercut!#ROC2#Hatfield is rocked!
Hatfield misses the jab.
Okafor throws a head kick but Hatfield moves out of range.
Hatfield throws a poor cross that misses
and Okafor scores with a counter punch that sends Hatfield to the canvas! Okafor smells blood - he's punishing Hatfield with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Hatfield has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sunshine Okafor!
A very excited looking Sunshine Okafor made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: BB 38 - Norton vs Jones 2
Date: Apr 02, 2022

#R1#
Malley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Malley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hatfield fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Malley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hatfield slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Malley has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hatfield misses with a hook. Malley ducked under it nicely.
Hatfield moves away from the strike by Malley.
Some wild striking there from Hatfield.
Hatfield chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Malley can pounce on him.
A slow jab from Hatfield misses its intended target.
Hatfield throws a shot from downtown. Malley moves away and avoids it.
Malley only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jane Malley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hatfield scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hatfield loads up on a big right hand but Malley slips the punch.
Hatfield throws an off balance right hand
and Hatfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hatfield.
Hatfield throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Malley to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Hatfield throws the left hand but Malley avoids the punch easily.
Malley only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hatfield 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.
Hatfield throws a big shot that misses.
Malley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Malley scores with a nice head shot.
Hatfield scores with a nice strike.
Hatfield misses with a looping right.
Malley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Malley lands with an uppercut that bounces Hatfield off the cage and back into range.
A nice leg kick from Malley, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hatfield misses the jab.
Malley raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Malley fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Malley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hatfield misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hatfield takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hatfield is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hatfield misses with an attempted mid kick. #T2#
Malley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Hatfield misses the target.
Hatfield missing with a left hand there. Malley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Malley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hatfield with a jab.
Hatfield is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hatfield waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malley.
Hatfield throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Malley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Malley slips a jab from Hatfield.
Malley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Malley is looking to slow Hatfield down with leg kicks.
Hatfield takes one on the button.
Malley is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hatfield had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Malley attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Malley with a nice calf kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Malley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Malley throws a head kick but Hatfield moves out of range.
It looked like Hatfield wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Malley throws a hook but Hatfield avoids it easily.
Malley lands a body shot.
Malley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hatfield's hands.
Malley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Malley lands with a right hand.
Malley defending well as Hatfield loads up on a big left hand.
Malley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hatfield throws a body punch but Malley moves out of range.
Malley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Malley is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hatfield gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Malley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Malley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hatfield.
A clash of legs there as Hatfield blocks the low kick.#T4#
Malley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hatfield.
Hatfield throws the kick towards the body but Malley avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malley throws a hook but Hatfield avoids it easily.
Malley misses with a leg kick
and Hatfield counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Malley shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Malley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Malley throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hatfield takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hatfield misses with a right hand
and Malley counters with a straight right hand.#KD#
Hatfield lands a big head kick that sends Malley tumbling to the mat! Hatfield takes a step backwards and waves Malley back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Malley is rocked!
Malley slips under a jab from Hatfield.
Malley is still on wobbly legs! Can Hatfield finish him?
Malley throws a head kick that Hatfield semi-blocks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malley throws out a loose jab but Hatfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Malley seems to have recovered his senses.
Hatfield tests Malley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jane Malley will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hatfield's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Malley moves away from the strike by Hatfield.
Malley tries a head kick but it misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Malley.
Malley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Malley appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hatfield is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malley.
Hatfield blocks a leg kick.
Hatfield cracks Malley with a good jab.
Hatfield lands a head shot.
Malley defending well as Hatfield loads up on a big left hand.
Malley tries a head kick but it misses.
Hatfield loads up on a big right hand but Malley slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatfield avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hatfield missing with a left hand there. Malley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hatfield looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hatfield misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Malley checks a leg kick.
Malley lands a head kick!
Hatfield takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jane Malley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hatfield looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hatfield connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Malley slips a straight right by Hatfield.
Malley goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Malley fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hatfield checks it well.
Hatfield swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Malley.
Malley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hatfield.
Hatfield is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malley.
Malley plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hatfield manages to avoid it.#T2#
Hatfield thows a left - swing and a miss!
Malley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Malley throws a leg kick which misses Hatfield's front leg but catches the back leg as Hatfield tries to avoid it.
Hatfield swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Malley misses the jab.
Malley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Good leg kick by Malley.
Malley lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hatfield connects with a right hand. Malley shakes it off.
Hatfield throws a combination that misses
and Malley counters with a nice leg kick.
Malley throws a chopping leg kick but Hatfield manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Hatfield misses the target.
Hatfield throws a head kick but Malley moves out of range.
Hatfield looks to land a right hand but Malley moved out of range.
Hatfield misses with a low kick as Malley jumps back.
Malley throws a fast counter high kick but Hatfield manages to duck under it in time.#T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Malley as he connects with a hook.
Malley tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hatfield swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Malley ducks under a wild hook from Hatfield.
Hatfield misses with a left hand
and Malley counters with an inside leg kick.
Hatfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malley.
A nice leg kick lands there from Malley.
Hatfield misses with a body kick.
Malley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Malley thumps Hatfield with a low kick.
Malley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hatfield misses with a double jab.
Malley only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hatfield takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hatfield checks a leg kick.
Malley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hatfield.
It looked like Hatfield wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hatfield looks to land a right hand but Malley moved out of range.
Malley has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
Malley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hatfield.
Malley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hatfield throws a jab but it's blocked by Malley.
Malley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Malley throws a front kick aimed at Hatfield's knee but Hatfield avoids it well.
Hatfield catches Malley with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Malley defending well as Hatfield loads up on a big left hand.
Malley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hatfield throws out the jab.
Malley throws a body punch but Hatfield moves out of range.
Malley scoring well with a low kick there.
Hatfield throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hatfield is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malley.
Malley with the inside leg kick.
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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jane Malley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Malley fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hatfield checks it well.
Malley tries to work over Hatfield's front leg with a kick but Hatfield checks it.
Malley throws a low kick, looking for Hatfield's leg but Hatfield calmly moves out of range.
Hatfield misses with a hook. Malley ducked under it nicely.
Malley throws a sloppy head kick and Hatfield moves out of range easily.
Hatfield is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Malley's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A big right from Hatfield misses.
Malley throws out a powerful jab.
Hatfield swings for the body but Malley moves out of range.
Malley lands with a shot to the body.
Hatfield lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malley takes a swing at Hatfield's ribcage but misses.
Hatfield pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hatfield throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Malley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hatfield on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Hatfield moves forwards but Malley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hatfield checks a leg kick nicely.
Malley throws a head kick but Hatfield moves out of range.
Nice cross by Malley.
Malley lands a high kick!
A big left from Hatfield misses.
Hatfield takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Good exchange - Malley coming out on top.
Malley throws a head kick but Hatfield moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Hatfield misses its target.
Malley thumps Hatfield with a low kick.
Hatfield jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hatfield loads up on a big right hand but Malley slips the punch.
Malley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hatfield.
Malley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T2#
Hatfield finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hatfield throws the left hand but Malley avoids the punch easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy left from Malley finds it's target.
Malley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hatfield might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Malley just misses with a punch to the body.
Hatfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malley throws out the jab.
Hatfield was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Malley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Malley. That's going to slow Hatfield down.
Hatfield misses with a body punch
and Malley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hatfield thinking.
Malley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Malley throws a body shot but no joy.
Hatfield connects with the punch.
Hatfield lands a nice hook to Malley's body. Malley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Malley tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Malley lands a leg kick that knocks Hatfield off balance momentarily.
Hatfield pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hatfield takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hatfield takes a swing at Malley's ribcage but misses.
Malley cracks Hatfield with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut. Malley saw that one coming.
Malley now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hatfield finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hatfield lands a nice hook to Malley's body. Malley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hatfield misses with a right hand
and Malley counters with a nice uppercut.
Hatfield looks to throw the jab but Malley is out of range.
Malley staying out of range there.
Hatfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hatfield is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Malley scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
Malley scores with a head kick. Hatfield tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hatfield.
Malley was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Malley throws a front kick aimed at Hatfield's knee but Hatfield avoids it well.
Malley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hatfield waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malley.
Hatfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malley.
Malley is looking to slow Hatfield down with leg kicks.
Hatfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Malley is just out of range.
Hatfield lands with a shot to the body.
Malley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Malley slips under a jab.
Malley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Riley Hatfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jane Malley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
An inside leg kick lands from Malley.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jane Malley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Malley 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Jane Malley!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Jane Malley!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Jane Malley!

Jane Malley wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Jane Malley thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: BB 30 - Abner vs Hoost
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1#
Pavlek staying out of range there.
Pavlek looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pavlek takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Pavlek darts in and clinches Hatfield up against the cage.#BC2#
Hatfield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pavlek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hatfield sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hatfield checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hatfield throws a looping overhand right but Pavlek ducks down to avoid it.
Hatfield lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
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 has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Pavlek misses with a two punch combination.
Hatfield misses with a low kick.
Pavlek jabs at Hatfield's body.
Pavlek throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice jab there from Pavlek.
Hatfield connects with a body shot that sends Pavlek's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pavlek cracks Hatfield with a good jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Pavlek misses the target.
Hatfield throws a lazy uppercut
and Hatfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hatfield throws a low kick but Pavlek avoids it.
Pavlek throws a hook but Hatfield blocks it.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut.
Pavlek with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Hatfield looks to throw the jab but Pavlek is out of range.
A big right from Pavlek misses.
Pavlek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hatfield moves away.
Pavlek wants to clinch.
Pavlek scores with a jab to the jaw.
A jab from Hatfield misses.
A low kick lands for Pavlek.
Hatfield throws out a loose jab but Pavlek uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Hatfield misses.
Pavlek takes a swing at Hatfield's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Hatfield was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pavlek cracks a nice hook into Hatfield's ribs.
Pavlek throws a jab but it's blocked by Hatfield.
Hatfield misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hatfield misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hatfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Pavlek is just out of range.
Pavlek throwing a counter right hand but Hatfield manages to avoid it.
Pavlek lands with a straight right. Hatfield didn't see that one coming.
Pavlek thuds a left hand into Hatfield's body.#T2#
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!
Pavlek checks a low kick from Hatfield.
Hatfield looks to land a right hand but Pavlek moved out of range.
Hatfield misses with a looping right.
Hatfield connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hatfield moves out of range of the strikes.
Pavlek with a nice cross.
Pavlek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hatfield moves away.
Pavlek tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pavlek tries to score with a low kick but Hatfield moves his leg out of the way.
Pavlek throws a sloppy head kick and Hatfield moves out of range easily.
Pavlek staying out of range there.
Hatfield ducks under a wild hook from Pavlek.
Hatfield pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Pavlek wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pavlek throws a hook to the side of Hatfield's head but Hatfield sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hatfield throws a shot from downtown. Pavlek moves away and avoids it.
Hatfield throws a looping overhand right but Pavlek ducks down to avoid it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pavlek.
Pavlek scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hatfield in his tracks.
Hatfield misses with a hook
and Pavlek counters with a low kick, right behind Hatfield 's knee.
Nice shot by Pavlek.#T3#
Hatfield fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hatfield throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pavlek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hatfield uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pavlek.
Pavlek tries to close the distance and clinch but Hatfield swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pavlek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hatfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Pavlek.
A big left from Hatfield misses.
Pavlek swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pavlek lunges at Hatfield with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hatfield's hand.
Hatfield scores with a shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hatfield drops his hands momentarily and Pavlek takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hatfield throws a hook to the side of Pavlek's head but Pavlek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pavlek attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pavlek throws a solid leg kick but Hatfield takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pavlek.
Pavlek lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pavlek.
Pavlek moves out of range of the leg kick from Hatfield.
Pavlek is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pavlek tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hatfield swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pavlek throws a low kick but Hatfield moves out of range easily.
Hatfield throws a push kick but Pavlek slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pavlek throws a body punch but Hatfield moves out of range.
Hatfield misses with a wild combination.
Pavlek lands a really nice looking cross but Hatfield seems unphased.
Hatfield throws a hook to the side of Pavlek's head but Pavlek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pavlek connects with a leg kick.
Pavlek throws a shot from downtown. Hatfield moves away and avoids it.
Hatfield tries a quick counter leg kick but Pavlek is wise to it.
Hatfield throws a big shot that misses.
Pavlek takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pavlek connects with a crisp jab.
Hatfield throws a leg kick but Pavlek moved away.
Hatfield throws a shot from downtown. Pavlek moves away and avoids it.
Pavlek lands a leg kick that knocks Hatfield off balance momentarily.
Pavlek throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hatfield stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Decent striking displayed by Pavlek there.
Hatfield is looking to score with low kicks.
Hatfield pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pavlek is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pavlek misses with a looping left.
Hatfield throws out a counter right but Pavlek avoids it with no problem.
Pavlek slips a straight right by Hatfield.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jakov Pavlek dominated that round.
That's time! Pavlek's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Pavlek looks to land a combination but Hatfield avoids it well.
Hatfield looks to land a left hand but Pavlek moved out of range nicely.
Hatfield misses with a wild combination.
Hatfield misses with a leg kick.
Hatfield misses with a hook. Pavlek ducked under it nicely.
Hatfield with a nice cross.
Pavlek throws a right hand that misses
and Hatfield connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hatfield takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pavlek throws a hook but Hatfield avoids it easily.
A low kick lands for Pavlek.
Hatfield lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jakov Pavlek is winning the standup battle so far.
Hatfield throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pavlek ducks under a wild hook from Hatfield.
Pavlek plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hatfield throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pavlek thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hatfield if he has to take too many more of those.
Hatfield fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pavlek looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pavlek with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Hatfield misses.
Hatfield takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Hatfield connects with a right hand. Pavlek shakes it off.
A big right from Hatfield misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Pavlek misses the target.
Hatfield blocks a leg kick.
Pavlek with a hook.
Hatfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pavlek.
Hatfield scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pavlek connects with an inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hatfield.
Hatfield throws a series of punches but Pavlek avoids them all with ease.
Hatfield paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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 Pavlek has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pavlek and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hatfield shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hatfield attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pavlek fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pavlek wants to land a leg kick but Hatfield is out of range.
Pavlek slips a jab from Hatfield.
Hatfield checks a leg kick.
Hatfield throws a poor cross that misses
and Pavlek makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hatfield really felt that one!
Hatfield throws an off balance right hand
and Pavlek counters with a good low kick that Hatfield was not able to check. #T2#
Pavlek jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pavlek throws a half hearted mid kick.
As Pavlek backs off Hatfield throws a huge counter combo but Pavlek manages to avoid it all.
Pavlek is looking to slow Hatfield down with leg kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Hatfield as he connects with a hook.
Pavlek misses with a left hand
and Hatfield counters with a left and a right that stings Pavlek.
Hatfield's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hatfield misses with a hook. Pavlek ducked under it nicely.
Pavlek seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pavlek finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pavlek is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A shot to the body from Hatfield misses
and Pavlek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hatfield is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pavlek.
Hatfield throws a hook but Pavlek blocks it.
Pavlek throwing a counter right hand but Hatfield manages to avoid it.
Pavlek throws a push kick but Hatfield slaps the foot to one side.
Pavlek moves out of range of the strikes.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut. Pavlek saw that one coming.
Pavlek throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hatfield counters with a stiff right hand.
Hatfield moves out of range as Pavlek strikes.
Hatfield takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pavlek feints a jab promting Hatfield to slip. Pavlek then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hatfield slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pavlek misses with a two punch combination. #T3#
Pavlek misses with a hook. Hatfield ducked under it nicely.
Hatfield doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pavlek tries to score with a low kick but Hatfield moves his leg out of the way.
A left lands for Hatfield.
Pavlek avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Hatfield misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pavlek. Hatfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hatfield on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pavlek. Pavlek obviously looking to wear him down.
A big left from Pavlek misses.
Pavlek punishes Hatfield's body with a nice straight punch.
A big right from Hatfield misses.
Hatfield scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pavlek thumps Hatfield with a low kick.
Pavlek throws a hook but Hatfield blocks it.
Pavlek connects with a jab.
Hatfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hatfield! But no joy.
Pavlek throws a big shot that misses.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut.
Hatfield misses with a looping right.
Hatfield misses with a low kick. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pavlek thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hatfield looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hatfield is looking to chop away at Pavlek's legs.
Pavlek swings for the body but Hatfield moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Pavlek.
Hatfield throws a right and a left that Pavlek avoids nicely.
Pavlek feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut.
Hatfield throws out a loose jab but Pavlek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pavlek connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hatfield momentarily.
Hatfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pavlek.
Hatfield throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pavlek moves out of range as Hatfield strikes.
Hatfield missing with a left hand there. Pavlek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hatfield lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pavlek throws a combination. Hatfield tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pavlek misses with an uppercut. Hatfield saw that one coming.
Hatfield misses with a hook.
Pavlek avoids a kick to the body.
Pavlek just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hatfield! But no joy.#CL#
Hatfield tries to keep at a distance but Pavlek has taken the fight into the clinch.
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 Jakov Pavlek will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Pavlek throws a leg kick but Hatfield sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pavlek throws a jab but it's blocked by Hatfield.
A big left from Hatfield misses.
It looked like Pavlek was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A big right from Hatfield misses.
Pavlek looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hatfield swings for the body but Pavlek moves out of range.
Pavlek throws out a powerful jab.
Hatfield checks a low kick from Pavlek.
Pavlek misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hatfield counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hatfield bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pavlek's head.
Hatfield looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pavlek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hatfield.
Hatfield dodges the punch combination from Pavlek.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pavlek. Hatfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pavlek does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hatfield misses with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Pavlek checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hatfield on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab from Hatfield.#T1#
Pavlek punishes Hatfield's body with a nice straight punch.
Pavlek misses with a head kick.
Hatfield defending well as Pavlek loads up on a big left hand.
Pavlek ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hatfield lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hatfield takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pavlek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pavlek looks to land a left hand but Hatfield moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hatfield. Pavlek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hatfield tests Pavlek's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pavlek fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pavlek throws a low kick, looking for Hatfield's leg but Hatfield calmly moves out of range.
Pavlek misses with a low kick as Hatfield jumps back.
Hatfield lands a jab to Pavlek's midsection.
Hatfield looks to throw the jab but Pavlek is out of range.
Hatfield checks the leg kick.
Pavlek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hatfield. #T2#
A leg kick checked by Hatfield.
Hatfield throws out a loose jab but Pavlek uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hatfield wants to slow Pavlek down by chopping away at his legs.
Hatfield has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hatfield throws a body punch but Pavlek moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Hatfield blocks the low kick.
Hatfield thuds a left hand into Pavlek's body.
Hatfield throws a big shot that misses.
Hatfield throws a front kick aimed at Pavlek's knee but Pavlek avoids it well.
Pavlek lands a really nice looking cross but Hatfield seems unphased.
Hatfield throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hatfield jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A clash of legs there as Pavlek blocks the low kick.
A big right from Pavlek misses.
Hatfield swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hatfield throws a looping overhand right but Pavlek ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Pavlek wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hatfield misses with a hook.
And Pavlek counters with a quick kick to the body but Hatfield blocks it.
Hatfield misses with a low kick.
Pavlek avoids the body shot from Hatfield.
Pavlek avoids the body shot from Hatfield.
Hatfield scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Hatfield thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pavlek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hatfield swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A good leg kick by Pavlek.
Hatfield stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sloppy strikes from Pavlek. Those never looked like landing.
Pavlek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hatfield.
Hatfield throws a hook but Pavlek blocks it.
Pavlek connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pavlek lands a really nice looking cross but Hatfield seems unphased.
Hatfield throws a jab but it's blocked by Pavlek.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pavlek.
Hatfield looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pavlek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hatfield moves away.
Pavlek tries to clinch up.
Pavlek showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hatfield.
Pavlek connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pavlek connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hatfield momentarily.
Hatfield just misses with a punch to the body.
Pavlek lands a head shot.
Hatfield on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pavlek. Pavlek obviously looking to wear him down.
Pavlek fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hatfield.
Pavlek lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hatfield moves out of range of the leg kick from Pavlek.
Hatfield checks a leg kick.
Hatfield moves forwards but Pavlek connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab from Hatfield misses.
Hatfield is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pavlek.
Pavlek throws a body kick that misses.
Pavlek throws a lazy right hand but Hatfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hatfield! But no joy.#CL#
Pavlek takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Hatfield.
Pavlek lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Riley Hatfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pavlek works on Hatfield's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Pavlek breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

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 Jakov Pavlek.
Well Pavlek has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ben Watson scores the fight for Riley Hatfield!
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for Jakov Pavlek!
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight for Jakov Pavlek!

Jakov Pavlek wins by split decision!
Jakov Pavlek seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: BB 24 - Abner vs Olsen 2
Date: Jan 29, 2022

#R1#
Hatfield scores with the left hand. Kanaani knows he should have avoided that one.
Kanaani changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hatfield tries to avoid it but Kanaani manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hatfield to the ground. Hatfield escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hatfield moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kanaani uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hatfield.
Kanaani changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hatfield tries to avoid it but Kanaani manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hatfield to the ground. Hatfield escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hatfield doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hatfield scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hatfield.
Hatfield misses with a straight left.
Kanaani throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hatfield's waist but Hatfield gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kanaani off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mehdi Kanaani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That kick from Hatfield tenderised Kanaani's leg. Kanaani is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kanaani gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hatfield.#TD#
Kanaani feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
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!
Kanaani trying to control the position from guard on top but Hatfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kanaani is looking to work some ground and pound but Hatfield has wrist control.#ES2#
Hatfield has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kanaani has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Kanaani goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hatfield prevents it. #BC2#
Hatfield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Hatfield moves out of range of the strikes.
Kanaani lands with a good body shot.
Hatfield throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hatfield looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kanaani with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hatfield to score with a decent uppercut.
Hatfield scores with a leg kick.
Kanaani comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hatfield connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kanaani's hands.
Kanaani stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hatfield.
Hatfield bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kanaani's head backwards.#TD#
Kanaani gets the takedown into side control.

Hatfield explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hatfield gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kanaani.#CL#
Kanaani gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hatfield is trying to stall. #BC2#
Hatfield escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Hatfield throws a hook to the side of Kanaani's head but Kanaani sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hatfield throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kanaani on the side of the head.
Kanaani tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hatfield defends well and Kanaani ends up having to push Hatfield into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hatfield is pushing Kanaani up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hatfield lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kanaani backwards. #BC2#
Hatfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hatfield throws a right hand that Kanaani ducks under and follows up with a left that Kanaani also avoids with ease.
Kanaani jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kanaani uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hatfield.
Hatfield waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kanaani.
Hatfield will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kanaani throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hatfield's waist but Hatfield gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kanaani off to one side.
A big left from Hatfield misses. #T3#
Kanaani slips a straight right by Hatfield.
Hatfield lands a right hook to the body.
Hatfield thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kanaani feinted with a counter takedown.
Kanaani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Riley Hatfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Hatfield lands.
Hatfield is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kanaani had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Nice defenses there by Kanaani.
Hatfield with the inside leg kick.
Kanaani bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hatfield fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kanaani on the side of the head.
Hatfield throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kanaani sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hatfield swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hatfield throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kanaani sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Hatfield misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kanaani.
Hatfield throws a leg kick but Kanaani checks it.
Kanaani was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hatfield looks to land a left hand but Kanaani moved out of range nicely.
Kanaani is looking to counter punch.
Kanaani takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T4#
The fighters circling - Hatfield throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hatfield throws a head kick but Kanaani moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hatfield throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hatfield thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kanaani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kanaani takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kanaani is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hatfield sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kanaani on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hatfield misses the jab.
Hatfield takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kanaani displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hatfield throws out the jab.
Hatfield with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kanaani tries to clinch there but Hatfield circles away. #CL#
Kanaani clinches.
Kanaani has Hatfield pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hatfield.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Hatfield 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.#R2#
Hatfield leaves Kanaani with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hatfield keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hatfield circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kanaani avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Kanaani moves into the clinch.
Hatfield lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kanaani backwards.
A short right from Hatfield.
Hatfield stops a takedown attempt from Kanaani.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mehdi Kanaani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hatfield softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Hatfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kanaani takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kanaani fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hatfield loads up on a big right hand but Kanaani slips the punch.
Kanaani tries to close the distance and clinch but Hatfield swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hatfield throws a low kick but Kanaani moves out of range easily.
Riley Hatfield seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut. Kanaani saw that one coming.
Kanaani drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hatfield sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Hatfield swings away with a body shot that misses #TD#
and Kanaani counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kanaani. #ES2#
Hatfield has his feet on Kanaani's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Kanaani is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kanaani slips a jab from Hatfield.
Hatfield is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kanaani.
Kanaani looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hatfield darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hatfield.
Kanaani tries to move into range but Hatfield moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hatfield misses with a straight right.
Hatfield misses with a double jab.
Hatfield feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kanaanis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD#
Kanaani closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hatfield's guard.
Kanaani working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ES2#
Hatfield manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T2#
Kanaani has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hatfield after a bit of a struggle.
Hatfield working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hatfield misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Hatfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hatfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kanaani was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Riley Hatfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hatfield moves out of range of the body kick.
Hatfield swings for the body but Kanaani moves out of range.
Kanaani appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kanaani uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hatfield.
Some bone on bone action there as Hatfield checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hatfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kanaani keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hatfield.
The fighters circling - Hatfield throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kanaani tries to counter with a takedown but Hatfield is quick to defend against it.
Hatfield just misses with a punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Hatfield.
Kanaani dives in and grabs Hatfield's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hatfield pushes down on Kanaani's head and hops out.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hatfield! But no joy.#T3#
Kanaani is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hatfield throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Kanaani counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kanaani.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kanaani's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kanaani is stalling in the full guard. #ES2#
Hatfield has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kanaani off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A jab lands there for Kanaani.
Hatfield with a nice calf kick.
Hatfield pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kanaani connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hatfield fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kanaani has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kanaani shoots in looking for a takedown. Hatfield tries to sprawl out of it but Kanaani keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hatfield manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Kanaani lands a lovely overhand right.
Hatfield scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kanaani shoots in looking for a takedown but Hatfield manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kanaani's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kanaani throws a body shot but no joy.
Kanaani gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hatfield looks to land a left hand but Kanaani moved out of range nicely.
A jab lands there for Kanaani.
Kanaani slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot by Hatfield.
Hatfield fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kanaani misses with a hook.
Kanaani fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hatfield avoids it really well and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Hatfield showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Hatfield connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kanaani blocks a jab.
A lazy left from Hatfield finds it's target.
Kanaani shoots in looking for a takedown. Hatfield tries to sprawl out of it but Kanaani keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hatfield manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hatfield! But no joy.
A slow jab from Hatfield misses its intended target.
Hatfield looks to land a right hand but Kanaani moved out of range.
Kanaani throws a lazy uppercut
and Hatfield counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatfield throws a body punch but Kanaani moves out of range.
Hatfield tests Kanaani's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kanaani moves in looking to clinch but Hatfield pushes him off.
Kanaani tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hatfield getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hatfield throws a jab but it's blocked by Kanaani. #T1#
Kanaani is looking to clinch but Hatfield is avoiding it.
Kanaani dives in and grabs Hatfield's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hatfield pushes down on Kanaani's head and hops out.
Kanaani uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hatfield.
Hatfield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kanaani was well out of range. Poor timing from Hatfield.
A head kick misses from Hatfield.
Hatfield swats away the attempt to clinch by Kanaani.
Kanaani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hatfield connects with a leg kick.
Kanaani keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hatfield.
Hatfield is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kanaani.
Hatfield throws a leg kick #TD#
and Kanaani counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Hatfield kicks off Kanaani and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hatfield lands the left hand.
Hatfield with a jab.#T2#
Kanaani throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hatfield throws the left hand but Kanaani avoids the punch easily.
Hatfield lands a leg kick that knocks Kanaani off balance momentarily.
Hatfield pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kanaani avoids the body shot from Hatfield.
Kanaani moves out of range as Hatfield strikes.
Hatfield throws a right hand that misses
and Kanaani counters with a straight right hand.
Hatfield throws a good cross that connects.
Hatfield scores with a head kick.
Hatfield with a nice cross.
Kanaani shoots in and drives through. Hatfield sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mehdi Kanaani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hatfield. Kanaani does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hatfield misses with a hook. Kanaani ducked under it nicely.
Kanaani on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hatfield. Hatfield obviously looking to wear him down.
Hatfield loads up on a big right hand but Kanaani slips the punch.#T3#
Hatfield thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kanaani drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hatfield sprawls and moves away.
Hatfield swings widly with a right hand
letting Kanaani counter with a right hand.
Kanaani shoots for a takedown but Hatfield saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kanaani slips a jab from Hatfield.
Well,Kanaani is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Hatfield lands with a shot to the body.
Kanaani fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kanaani ducks under a wild hook from Hatfield.
Hatfield has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kanaani slips under a jab.
Hatfield lands with a straight right. Kanaani didn't see that one coming.
Kanaani moves out of range as Hatfield strikes.
Kanaani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hatfield.
Hatfield throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Kanaani counters with a takedown into side control.

Hatfield throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kanaani blocks a low kick nicely.#T4##CL#
Kanaani pushes Hatfield up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Kanaani has picked Hatfield up - he's going for a ride! Kanaani dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Hatfield has one foot on Kanaani's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Hatfield scores with a jab to the head. #TD#
Kanaani feints and as Hatfield raises his hands in defense, Kanaani changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Hatfield pushes Kanaani off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Kanaani misses with a body punch
and Hatfield cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kanaani checks the leg kick.
Hatfield connects with a solid leg kick.
Mehdi Kanaani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kanaani lands a slapping body shot.
Kanaani walks into a straight right hand from Hatfield.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hatfield scores with a leg kick.
Kanaani is looking to clinch but Hatfield is avoiding it.
Riley Hatfield is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hatfield connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Riley Hatfield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hatfield 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Riley Hatfield!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Riley Hatfield!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Riley Hatfield!

Riley Hatfield wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Riley Hatfield made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: BB 13 - Bartz vs Capellio
Date: Dec 04, 2021

#R1#
Hatfield lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sadler lands with a straight right. Hatfield didn't see that one coming.
Sadler moves out of range as Hatfield strikes.
Sadler scores with a nice head shot.
A big left from Sadler misses.
Sadler misses with a hook. Hatfield ducked under it nicely.
Hatfield swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good shot there by Sadler.
Hatfield lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sadler has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sadler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut.
Hatfield lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Jack Sadler has been cut.
Hatfield missing with a left hand there. Sadler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sadler throws a counter combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hatfield misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Sadler.
Hatfield is looking to counter with head kicks.
Sadler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hatfield throws out the jab.
Hatfield cracks Sadler with a good jab.
A punch combination from Hatfield misses.
Sadler fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jack Sadler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sadler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Hatfield throws a jab when Sadler was well out of range.
Sadler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sadler throws a hook but Hatfield avoids it easily.
Hatfield is looking to counter punch.
Sadler looks to score with a jab to the body but Hatfield is just out of range.
Hatfield thuds his right hand into Sadler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hatfield.
Sadler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hatfield moves forwards but Sadler connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sadler swings for the body but Hatfield moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sadler. Hatfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sadler connects with the punch.
Sadler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hatfield.
Hatfield moves away from the strike by Sadler.
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.
Sloppy strikes from Hatfield. Those never looked like landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sadler misses with a double jab.
Hatfield is looking to counter punch.
Hatfield 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.
Hatfield slips a jab and a cross from Sadler.
A head kick from Hatfield lands but Sadler takes it in his stride.
Sadler fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hatfield looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Hatfield misses with a straight left.
Sadler just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Hatfield lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sadler doesn't seem phased though.#ROC#Sadler is rocked!
Hatfield lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sadler is still on wobbly legs! Can Hatfield finish him?
Sadler moves away from the strike by Hatfield.
Hatfield moves out of range as Sadler strikes.
Sadler just misses with a punch to the body.
Hatfield lands a brutal uppercut that launches Sadler off his feet! Sadler tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Riley Hatfield!
During a confident post fight interview, Riley Hatfield thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CMMA 177 Zaintashara v Yarboro
Date: Oct 30, 2021

#R1#
Hatfield with a hook.
Hatfield fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Okafor on the side of the head.
Hatfield throws a big shot that misses.
Hatfield lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hatfield throws a body shot but no joy.
Hatfield steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Okafor. That one must have hurt.
Okafor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Okafor lands with a right hand.
Okafor tries to move into range but Hatfield moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Okafor misses with a body kick.
Okafor defending well as Hatfield loads up on a big left hand.
Okafor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hatfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okafor manages to avoid it.
A big right from Hatfield misses.
Hatfield misses with a looping right.
Okafor avoids the head kick by Hatfield.
Hatfield has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Defiant in the buildup to the fight.
Okafor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Okafor has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hatfield.#T1#
Hatfield lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Okafor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hatfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Okafor.
Hatfield throws a hook to the side of Okafor's head but Okafor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hatfield tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut.
Hatfield cracks Okafor with an open hand slap.
That kick from Hatfield tenderised Okafor's leg. Okafor is trying to keep his angry face on.
Okafor swings widly with a right hand
and Hatfield connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hatfield takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hatfield thows a leg kick but Okafor checks it
and Okafor counters with a nice uppercut.
Good exchange - Hatfield coming out on top.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okafor. Hatfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
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!
Hatfield misses with a hook.
Hatfield lands a leg kick that knocks Okafor off balance momentarily.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut.
Hatfield throws a left and a right that both miss
and Okafor counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Okafor walks into a left hand.
Okafor misses with a body kick.
Hatfield blocks the body kick.
Okafor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hatfield.
Hatfield misses with a wild body shot.
Hatfield misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Okafor counters with a stiff right hand.
Okafor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hatfield.
Okafor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hatfield.
Hatfield takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#It looks like Riley Hatfield has been cut.
Hatfield swinging wildly here.
Okafor ducks under a wild hook from Hatfield.
Okafor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Riley Hatfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Hatfield misses its intended target.
Okafor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hatfield.
It seemed like Okafor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Hatfield throws a big shot that misses.
Hatfield misses with a shot to the body
and Okafor counters with a left to the body.
Hatfield is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hatfield rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Okafor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Okafor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hatfield swings away with a body shot that misses
and Okafor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hatfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Okafor is just out of range.
A big left from Hatfield misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Okafor.
Hatfield tried to score with a low kick but Okafor checks it.
Hatfield gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Okafor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hatfield throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It seemed like Okafor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Okafor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hatfield looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hatfield scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okafor tests Hatfield's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circling - Hatfield throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Okafor misses with a looping right.
Okafor lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hatfield misses with a two punch combination.
Okafor misses the jab.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut.
Hatfield loads up on a big right hand but Okafor slips the punch.
Okafor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hatfield on the side of the head.
Okafor takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hatfield digs a good body shot into Okafor's ribs.
Hatfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Okafor finds it's way through Hatfield's defenses.
Donk. Okafor catches Hatfield right on the button with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hatfield scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hatfield throws an overhand right that lands on Okafor's shoulder, as Okafor tries to avoid the shot.
A nice leg kick from Hatfield, right into the meat of the thigh.
Donk. Okafor catches Hatfield right on the button with a cross.#ROC2#Hatfield is rocked!
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 cut man is working on Riley Hatfield's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Okafor drops Hatfield with a big left hand! Hatfield is injured, injured bad! Okafor jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sunshine Okafor!
After the fight, Sunshine Okafor was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: CMMA 163 Harrison v Pizza
Date: Sep 26, 2021

#R1#
Hatfield with a hook.
Lobchov checks the leg kick.
Hatfield throws a good cross that connects.
Lobchov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hatfield.
Lobchov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hatfield jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lobchov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lobchov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut.
Lobchov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hatfield buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hatfield shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A punch lands to the side of Lobchov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Riley Hatfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hatfield misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lobchov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hatfield pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lobchov is out of range and Hatfield settles back down.
Lobchov feints the counter takedown.
A big left from Hatfield misses.
Hatfield plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T1#
Hatfield takes a swing at Lobchov's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Hatfield misses #TD2#
and Lobchov counters with a single leg into guard. Hatfield didn't expect that.
Lobchov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hatfield's guard.
Lobchov is controlling the pace.
Lobchov stops Hatfield from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Lobchov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hatfield sees it coming and defends easily.
Lobchov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hatfield tries to kick Lobchov off but Lobchov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2#
Lobchov trying to control from half guard but Hatfield is working away. #SUB2#
Lobchov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lobchov stops Hatfield from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lobchov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Lobchov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T3##ES#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hatfield pushes Lobchov off and gets back to his feet.
Good work by Lobchov as he checks the leg kick.
Lobchov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A big left from Hatfield misses.
Lobchov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hatfield defends it well.
Hatfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hatfield pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lobchov with the counter takedown but Hatfield avoids it easily.
Hatfield misses with a hook. Lobchov ducked under it nicely.
Hatfield loads up on a big right hand but Lobchov slips the punch.
Hatfield connects with a crisp jab.
Hatfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lobchov manages to avoid it.
Lobchov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hatfield defends it well.
Hatfield scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lobchov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Hatfield throws a jab but it's blocked by Lobchov.
Lobchov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hatfield. Lobchov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lobchov moves out of range as Hatfield strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lobchov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hatfield connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lobchov momentarily.
An inside leg kick from Hatfield misses.
Hatfield fakes the leg kick and cracks Lobchov in the body.
Hatfield connects with a leg kick.
Hatfield throws a good cross that connects.
Hatfield lands with a nice body punch.
Hatfield throws an overhand right that lands on Lobchov's shoulder, as Lobchov tries to avoid the shot.
Hatfield throws a wild body kick that Lobchov sees coming a mile off.
Lobchov defending well as Hatfield loads up on a big left hand.
Lobchov ducks under a wild hook from Hatfield.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Hatfield dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Lobchov slips under a jab.
Hatfield misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Lobchov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Lobchov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lobchov is looking to take a break and control but Hatfield is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lobchov wants to work for an arm triangle but Hatfield is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatfield is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lobchov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lobchov prevents Hatfield from standing back up. #T1#
Hatfield is staying active underneath Lobchov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lobchov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hatfield is trying to stand.
Lobchov uses his free foot to push down on Hatfield's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hatfield.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hatfield really wants to buck Lobchov off and get back to his feet.
Lobchov fails to advance to Hatfield's back.
Hatfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lobchov can do to turn this around?
Hatfield gets back to half guard.
Hatfield is refusing to be controlled, as Lobchov sits in half guard.
Lobchov stops Hatfield from getting back to his feet.
Lobchov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hatfield keeps working. #T2##SUB2#
Lobchov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hatfield doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lobchov.
Lobchov is pressing down on Hatfield's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hatfield is holding on for now.
Hatfield is staying active underneath Lobchov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hatfield pushes Lobchov off looking to stand but Lobchov dives back in and keeps control.
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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Riley Hatfield is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Hatfield misses the target.
Lobchov feints the counter takedown.#T3#
Hatfield thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lobchov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hatfield.
Riley Hatfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hatfield tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lobchov feints the counter takedown.
Lobchov checks a leg kick.
Lobchov tries to clinch up.
Hatfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hatfield works the jab nicely.
Lobchov slips under a jab from Hatfield.
Hatfield throws a hook but Lobchov blocks it.
Hatfield misses with a hook. Lobchov ducked under it nicely.
Lobchov with the counter takedown but Hatfield avoids it easily.
Hatfield misses the shot to the body.
Hatfield throws a lazy right hand but Lobchov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hatfield pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hatfield throws a body punch but Lobchov moves out of range.
Lobchov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
Hatfield keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lobchov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hatfield.
Lobchov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hatfield.
Hatfield misses with a wild combination.
Lobchov misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Hatfield misses.
Hatfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lobchov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lobchov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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!
Hatfield misses with a hook. Lobchov ducked under it nicely.
Lobchov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lobchov slips a straight right by Hatfield.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hatfield.
Hatfield throws a shot from downtown. Lobchov moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Hatfield dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Hatfield throws a big shot that misses.
Hatfield lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hatfield looks to land a right hand but Lobchov moved out of range.
Lobchov with the counter takedown but Hatfield avoids it easily.
Lobchov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hatfield.
Lobchov with the counter takedown but Hatfield avoids it easily.
Lobchov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lobchov ducks under a wild hook from Hatfield.
Lobchov connects with a body shot that sends Hatfield's belly button to the back.
Hatfield misses with a wild body shot.
Hatfield misses with a low kick.
Lobchov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatfield lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Hatfield. That snapped Lobchov's head back.
Lobchov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lobchov tries to clinch
and Hatfield counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lobchov thinking. #T1#
Hatfield misses with a body kick.
And Lobchov tries to counter it with a takedown but Hatfield pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lobchov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hatfield. Hatfield obviously looking to wear him down.
Hatfield waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lobchov.
Lobchov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lobchov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice leg kick from Hatfield, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hatfield misses with a hook. Lobchov ducked under it nicely.
Hatfield lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lobchov throws an overhand right that lands on Hatfield's shoulder, as Hatfield tries to avoid the shot.
Lobchov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hatfield throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hatfield throws a hook to the side of Lobchov's head but Lobchov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lobchov blocks a jab.
Lobchov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hatfield manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hatfield darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vasili Lobchov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lobchov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hatfield defends well and Lobchov ends up having to push Hatfield into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lobchov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hatfield.
Lobchov with the counter takedown but Hatfield avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Hatfield throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lobchov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lobchov moves away from the strike by Hatfield.
Hatfield throws a solid leg kick but Lobchov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hatfield.
Lobchov with the counter takedown but Hatfield avoids it easily.
Hatfield digs a good body shot into Lobchov's ribs.
Hatfield scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lobchov checks the leg kick.
Lobchov feints the counter takedown.
Hatfield lands a body shot.
Hatfield is looking to slow Lobchov down with leg kicks.
Hatfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lobchov.
Hatfield connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lobchov's hands.
Hatfield looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
A low kick lands for Hatfield.
Lobchov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hatfield.
Hatfield thuds his right hand into Lobchov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hatfield rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Lobchov counters with a single leg into guard. Hatfield didn't expect that.
Hatfield avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hatfield wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Lobchov manages to pass to side control. #SUB2#
Lobchov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lobchov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lobchov is trying to control the action in half guard but Hatfield is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lobchov stops Hatfield from getting back to his feet. #T4##ES#
Hatfield kicks off Lobchov and gets to his feet.
Hatfield throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hatfield with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hatfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lobchov moves away.
Hatfield misses with a hook. Lobchov ducked under it nicely.
Lobchov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lobchov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hatfield sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hatfield looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hatfield shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lobchov eats them both and turns towards Hatfield to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hatfield throws a low kick, looking for Lobchov's leg but Lobchov calmly moves out of range.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut.
Hatfield moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Riley Hatfield is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hatfield ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

And that's the end of the fight!
Riley Hatfield showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riley Hatfield!
An out of breath Riley Hatfield thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CMMA XS6 Zhao v Morrison
Date: Sep 02, 2021

#R1#
Hatfield pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vernon is out of range and Hatfield settles back down.
Vernon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hatfield showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vernon.
An attempted straight right counter from Hatfield misses the target.
Hatfield looks to land a right hand but Vernon moved out of range.
Hatfield is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vernon.
Hatfield moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Hatfield misses.
Vernon slips a jab from Hatfield.
Vernon just misses with a punch to the body.
Vernon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hatfield has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vernon. Hatfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut. Vernon saw that one coming.
Hatfield throws a looping overhand right but Vernon ducks down to avoid it.
Vernon just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick from Hatfield is predictable there #TD2#
and Vernon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hatfield's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hatfield wants to stand and escape but Vernon is having none of it. #T1#
Vernon wants to control from the top but Hatfield keeps moving.
Vernon trying to move into half guard but instead Hatfield has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Vernon trying to control the position here.
Vernon looking to control. #SU#
Hatfield stands and steps away. Vernon gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Vernon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hatfield lands the left hand.
A swing and a miss from Hatfield.
Hatfield takes one on the button.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Vernon has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hatfield misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Vernon counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hatfield! #T2#
Vernon wants to control but Hatfield is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hatfield is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vernon trying to control the position but Hatfield is working away.
Hatfield wants to get back to his feet.
Vernon controlling the position. #T3#
Vernon fails to land a wild elbow strike. #SUB2#
Vernon has hold of Hatfield's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Hatfield tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Vernon cranks the arm and Hatfield screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Hatfield, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Isaac Vernon!
Isaac Vernon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CMMA 137 Kitsuragi v Tavares
Date: Jul 30, 2021

#R1#
Hatfield fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Knox on the side of the head.
Hatfield 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.
Hatfield throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Knox misses.
Riley Hatfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hatfield throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knox connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Hatfield's head but Hatfield sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knox moves forwards but Hatfield connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hatfield lands a really nice looking cross but Knox seems unphased.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Hatfield.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Hatfield fires out a quick counter leg kick but Knox just manages to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hatfield.
Hatfield throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Hatfield.
Knox stuns Hatfield with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hatfield throws a series of punches but Knox avoids them all with ease.
Knox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knox avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knox lands a jab to Hatfield's midsection.
Knox misses with a hook.
Knox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hatfield looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Knox checks a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Hatfield.
Hatfield defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Knox scores with a jab. Hatfield acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hatfield defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Knox misses with a looping left.
Hatfield looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Hatfield looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Hatfield is just out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hatfield.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hatfield with a nice cross.
Knox takes one to the chin there.
Hatfield takes one on the button.
Knox takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hatfield throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Knox tries to clinch up.
Hatfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Hatfield is looking to chop away at Knox's legs.
Hatfield ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hatfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Hatfield changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox tries to move into range but Hatfield moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hatfield throws out the jab.
Hatfield walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Knox checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Knox avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Knox keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hatfield throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hatfield blocks a jab.
Knox swings for the body but Hatfield moves out of range.
Hatfield throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Hatfield avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hatfield misses with a looping left.
Hatfield tries to work over Knox's front leg with a kick but Knox checks it.
Knox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hatfield looks to land a combination but Knox avoids it well.
Hatfield takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hatfield connects with an inside leg kick.
Hatfield lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Knox digs a good hook to Hatfield's body.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Hatfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hatfield lands a jab.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knox defending well as Hatfield loads up on a big left hand.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Hatfield is just out of range.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hatfield is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox misses with a looping right.#T4#
A cross from Hatfield lands.
Hatfield tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hatfield throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.
Knox misses with a series of wild punches.
Hatfield jabs Knox right on the nose. Knox blinks but takes it well.
Hatfield throws a head kick but Knox moves out of range.
Hatfield connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hatfield throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Knox fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hatfield, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Knox - that landed with a thud.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hatfield's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hatfield lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hatfield misses with some punches.
Hatfield's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hatfield misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hatfield working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Hatfield dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Knox digs a good hook to Hatfield's body.
Hatfield has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hatfield throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hatfield lands a glancing blow to the side of Knox's head.
Hatfield throws a quick inside leg kick.
Riley Hatfield is winning the standup battle so far.
Knox connects with a right hand. Hatfield shakes it off.
Hatfield misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hatfield.
Hatfield throws a good cross that connects.
Hatfield slips a straight right by Knox.
Knox misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hatfield cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hatfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hatfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Hatfield takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Knox connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hatfield momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox throws a hook but Hatfield avoids it easily.
Hatfield chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Hatfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hatfield takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Jab from Hatfield.
Knox throws out a powerful jab.
Hatfield scores with a jab.
Hatfield thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knox defending well as Hatfield loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Hatfield breaks from the clinch.
Knox connects with a looping right hand.
Knox takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Knox checks a leg kick.
Knox let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox slips under a jab.
Knox is looking for the big counter here.
Hatfield pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Knox does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hatfield bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Hatfield swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
Knox slips a straight right by Hatfield.
Hatfield staying out of range there.
Hatfield connects with a right hand. Knox shakes it off.
Knox takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hatfield misses with a straight right.
Knox defending well as Hatfield loads up on a big left hand.
Hatfield misses with a straight right.
Hatfield misses with a leg kick.
Knox moves forwards but Hatfield connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hatfield throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
Knox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knox lands a really nice looking cross but Hatfield seems unphased.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Knox sizes up Hatfield with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hatfield moves away from the strike by Knox.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hatfield.
Hatfield loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
Hatfield throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Hatfield.
Hatfield scores with a punch to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hatfield. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hatfield waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hatfield.
Knox misses the jab.
Hatfield misses with a looping left.
Knox scores with a punch to the head.
Hatfield connects with a nice looking jab.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hatfield takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hatfield.
A punch lands to the side of Hatfield 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hatfield connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox lands with a cross.
Hatfield is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Knox tries to counter with a clinch but Hatfield shakes him off and moves away.
Good exchange - Knox coming out on top.
Knox misses with a looping right.
Hatfield scores with a decent looking hook.
Knox scores with a nice head shot.
Knox takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Knox moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hatfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Hatfield is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Knox slips under a jab.
A big left from Knox misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Hatfield.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knox lands with a hook. Hatfield tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Knox stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hatfield.
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 the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Knox slips a straight right by Hatfield.
A nice side step and Knox releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A low kick lands for Hatfield.
Hatfield connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Knox momentarily.
Hatfield throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
Knox slips a jab from Hatfield.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Hatfield slips the punch.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hatfield throws a right and a left that both miss.
Knox throws out a counter right but Hatfield avoids it with no problem.
Knox slips a jab from Hatfield.
Hatfield throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Hatfield connects with a crisp jab.
Hatfield throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatfield avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hatfield throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hatfield scores with a nice head shot.
Hatfield keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Hatfield throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Hatfield swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hatfield.
A nice side step and Knox releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Knox misses with a looping right.
Hatfield throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
Knox tries to counter by closing the distance.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Hatfield moved out of range.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hatfield on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hatfield throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hatfield.
Hatfield cracks Knox with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Knox throws a hook but Hatfield blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Hatfield misses the target.
Hatfield lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hatfield waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.
Hatfield misses with a low kick as Knox jumps back.
Hatfield pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hatfield uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.#T2#
Hatfield jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hatfield misses with the combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut there from Knox.
Knox is looking to clinch.
Hatfield throws a good cross that connects.
Knox scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Knox drives through and clinches with Hatfield against the cage.
Hatfield looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hatfield lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hatfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hatfield gets through Knox's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Come on Hatfield - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Hatfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Hatfield lands a right hand.
Hatfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knox lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knox lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Hatfield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hatfield throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hatfield throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Knox has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hatfield.
Hatfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knox can do to turn this around?
Knox moves away from the strike by Hatfield.
Hatfield lands a jab to the head.
Knox has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hatfield uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Hatfield fires out a quick counter leg kick but Knox just manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Knox misses.
Hatfield throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Hatfield throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hatfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hatfield.
A big left from Hatfield misses.
Trane Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knox takes a swing at Hatfield's ribcage but misses.
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!
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hatfield moves away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Knox!
Knox's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hatfield looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Hatfield connects with a body shot that sends Knox's belly button to the back.
Hatfield ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox moves out of range as Hatfield strikes.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Hatfield slips the punch.
Knox connects with a right hand. Hatfield shakes it off.
Hatfield moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Hatfield throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Riley Hatfield is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hatfield.

And that's the end of the fight!
Riley Hatfield showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hatfield has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riley Hatfield!
After winning the bout, Riley Hatfield thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Trane Knox spoke after the fight, saying '"If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes) '.

Event: CMMA 125 Koko v Zimmerman
Date: Jul 02, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Baenre forces Hatfield back against the cage and clinches.
Baenre misses with a knee strike.
Good body shot from Hatfield.
Baenre throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hatfield blocks it with crossed arms.
Baenre's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hatfield lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hatfield holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hatfield digs a right hand underneath Baenre's ribcage. Baenre let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Baenre blocks an elbow strike from Hatfield.
Baenre tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hatfield lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hatfield leaning against his opponent.
A body shot lands from Hatfield.
Hatfield 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.
Hatfield will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Baenre up against the cage.
Hatfield blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baenre tries a knee to the head but Hatfield blocks it.
Hatfield lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baenre backwards.
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!
Hatfield lands a body shot in the clinch.
Baenre with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hatfield with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Hatfield.
Hatfield lands a nice uppercut.
Baenre is trying to maintain a safe position but Hatfield gets an underhook and turns Baenre into the cage.
Hatfield softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Hatfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baenre is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hatfield with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Baenre looks winded!#CL#
Hatfield closes the distance and pushes Baenre back into the cage.
Baenre throws a punch but it's blocked by Hatfield. #BC#
Hatfield breaks from the clinch.
Hatfield jabs Baenre to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Baenre scores with a nice body kick.
Hatfield throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hatfield fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Baenre.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hatfield keeps the fight on the outside.
Hatfield throws a quick counter head kick but Baenre was just out of range.
Hatfield digs a good body shot into Baenre's ribs.#KD#
Hatfield sends Baenre crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hatfield is motioning to the referee to let Baenre up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Baenre is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jarlaxle Baenre has been cut.
Baenre misses with the body kick
and Hatfield cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baenre is still on wobbly legs! Can Hatfield finish him?#T2#
Hatfield ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Baenre out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Riley Hatfield!
During a confident post fight interview, Riley Hatfield thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CMMA 111 Kanaani v Hatfield
Date: May 28, 2021

#R1#
Kanaani uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hatfield.
Hatfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kanaani moves away.
Kanaani dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kanaani digs a good hook to Hatfield's body.
Kanaani fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kanaani throws a body punch but Hatfield moves out of range.
Kanaani swings widly with a right hand
letting Hatfield counter with a right hand.
Hatfield bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Mehdi Kanaani has been cut.
Hatfield dips to his left and cracks Kanaani with an uppercut!
Hatfield throws a poor cross that misses
and Kanaani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kanaani lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kanaani misses the shot to the body.
Hatfield wants to clinch but Kanaani slips to the side#TD2#
so Kanaani counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hatfield avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Hatfield is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SU2#
Kanaani gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kanaani slips under a jab from Hatfield.
Kanaani shoots in looking for a takedown but Hatfield manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kanaani's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kanaani misses with an uppercut
and Hatfield counters with a right hand to the body.
Kanaani throws a hook but Hatfield blocks it.
Kanaani uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hatfield.
Kanaani has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hatfield darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Kanaani counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Hatfield pushes Kanaani off and gets back to his feet.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kanaani throws a jab but it's blocked by Hatfield.
Kanaani uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hatfield.
Hatfield blocks a head kick by Kanaani.
Hatfield throws a series of punches but Kanaani avoids them all with ease.
Kanaani feints the counter takedown.
Hatfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Kanaani is just out of range.
Kanaani connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Riley Hatfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hatfield lands with an uppercut that bounces Kanaani off the cage and back into range.
Kanaani bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kanaani moves out of range of the body kick.
Kanaani misses the body punch
and Hatfield counters with a solid body kick.
Kanaani throws a head kick that misses
and Hatfield counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No luck for Kanaani with that takedown attempt.
Hatfield was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Hatfield thuds his right hand into Kanaani's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hatfield wants to clinch#TD2#
and Kanaani counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kanaani missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #ES#
Hatfield makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Hatfield throws a hook to the side of Kanaani's head but Kanaani sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kanaani looks to score with a jab to the body but Hatfield is just out of range.
Kanaani throws a sloppy body shot
and Hatfield counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kanaani chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hatfield can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hatfield takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut.
Kanaani scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Hatfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kanaani manages to avoid it.
Mehdi Kanaani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hatfield scores with a nice head shot.
Hatfield listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#That has opened up Mehdi Kanaani's cut even more.
Kanaani lands a slapping body shot.
Kanaani throws a body shot but no joy.
Hatfield is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL2#
Kanaani gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hatfield wants to stall.
Hatfield using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kanaani has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hatfield.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Hatfield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kanaani doesn't manage to clinch there - Hatfield circles away.
Hatfield misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Hatfield dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mehdi Kanaani's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Hatfield takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kanaani just misses with a punch to the body.
Hatfield looks to throw the jab but Kanaani is out of range.
Hatfield blocks a jab.#CL#
Hatfield fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kanaani, pushing him back against the cage.
Hatfield gets underhooks to prevent Kanaani's takedown attempt.
Hatfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Hatfield wants to stall.
Hatfield misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kanaani blocks an uppercut.
Hatfield creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kanaani letting Hatfield take a breather here.
I was talking to Hatfield's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hatfield misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Kanaani blocking some punches. #BC#
Hatfield breaks the clinch.
Hatfield tries to clinch but Kanaani moves away #TD2#
so Kanaani counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Hatfield has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kanaani has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Hatfield has a couple of punches blocked by Kanaani.
Hatfield taking a breather.#BC#
Hatfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kanaani throws a big shot that misses.
Kanaani misses with a wild body shot.
Kanaani digs a good hook to Hatfield's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Kanaani shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hatfield manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kanaani wants to control from the top but Hatfield keeps moving. #T2##ES#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hatfield has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kanaani off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Kanaani is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hatfield rather than just go for the knockout.
Kanaani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hatfield.
Kanaani lands a nice shot to the body.
Kanaani misses the shot to the body.
Hatfield appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hatfield on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Some wild striking there from Hatfield.
Hatfield throws out a loose jab but Kanaani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Riley Hatfield is winning the standup battle so far.
Kanaani throws a head kick that misses
and Hatfield counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hatfield jabs Kanaani to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hatfield tries to clinch but Kanaani is having none of it. #T3##TD2#
Kanaani fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hatfield to the ground. Kanaani is now in Hatfield's guard.#ES#
Hatfield scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Hatfield misses the shot to the body.
Kanaani throws a lazy right hand but Hatfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hatfield walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kanaani lands a jab to Hatfield's midsection.
Kanaani throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kanaani scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hatfield doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kanaani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kanaani throws a body punch but Hatfield moves out of range.
Kanaani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hatfield.
Kanaani throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hatfield's head.#CUT2#It looks like Riley Hatfield has been cut.#T4#
Kanaani moves away from the strike by Hatfield.
Kanaani misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kanaani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hatfield clobbers Kanaani with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hatfield tries to clinch
enabling Kanaani to counter with a crisp jab.
Hatfield looks to land a left hand but Kanaani moved out of range nicely.
Hatfield sets himself, and Kanaani steps forward looking for the clinch! Hatfield avoids it this time.
Hatfield tries to clinch up.
Kanaani feints the counter takedown.
Kanaani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hatfield.
Kanaani on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kanaani throws a body shot but no joy.
Hatfield throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Hatfield scores with a hook to the body. Kanaani takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hatfield connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kanaani momentarily.
Kanaani connects with a crisp jab.
Kanaani looks to score with a jab to the body but Hatfield is just out of range.
Kanaani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hatfield.
Hatfield throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kanaani's head.
Hatfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kanaani manages to avoid it.
Kanaani lunges at Hatfield with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hatfield's hand.
Kanaani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kanaani misses with a straight left.
Hatfield avoids the body shot from Kanaani.
Kanaani throws an overhand right that lands on Hatfield's shoulder, as Hatfield tries to avoid the shot.
Kanaani darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Kanaani cracks Hatfield with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hatfield swings widly with a right hand
and Kanaani counters with a nice uppercut.
Hatfield moves away from the strike by Kanaani.
Kanaani misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Hatfield wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kanaani pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hatfield throws a right hand that Kanaani ducks under and follows up with a left that Kanaani also avoids with ease.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kanaani darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kanaani jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hatfield appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hatfield takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice shot by Hatfield.
Hatfield scores with a spinning back kick!
A good leg kick by Hatfield. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kanaani lands a jab to Hatfield's midsection.
Kanaani misses the body punch
and Hatfield counters with a left to the body.
Kanaani takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hatfield throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Kanaani to counter with a crisp jab.
Hatfield lands a nice looking body shot.
Hatfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kanaani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hatfield.
Kanaani pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hatfield with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kanaani doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hatfield connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kanaani moves out of range as Hatfield strikes.
Hatfield lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Hatfield doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kanaani scores with a jab to the body.
Hatfield leaves Kanaani with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hatfield throws a quick counter head kick but Kanaani was just out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kanaani darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Hatfield does it's job there.#CUT#The cut above Mehdi Kanaani's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kanaani dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hatfield looks to land a right hand but Kanaani moved out of range.
Hatfield misses with a hook.
Hatfield missing with a left hand there. Kanaani was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hatfield throws a body punch but Kanaani moves out of range. #T4#
Kanaani shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hatfield but Hatfield pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kanaani blocks a head kick by Hatfield.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kanaani. Hatfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kanaani dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hatfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kanaani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hatfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Kanaani.
Mehdi Kanaani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kanaani lands with a nice body punch.
Hatfield defending well as Kanaani loads up on a big left hand.
Hatfield throwing a counter right hand but Kanaani manages to avoid it.
Hatfield stuns Kanaani with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hatfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kanaani manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mehdi Kanaani.
Well Hatfield has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mehdi Kanaani!
Our winner, Mehdi Kanaani, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CMMA 101
Date: May 01, 2021

#R1#
Hatfield connects with a body shot that sends Stillwell's belly button to the back.#TD#
Stillwell shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hatfield's guard.#ES2#
Hatfield uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Stillwell with a poor takedown
and Hatfield counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick from Hatfield lands but Stillwell takes it in his stride. #CUT2#It looks like Jason Stillwell has been cut.
Stillwell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hatfield is fending him off so far but Stillwell persists. Nope, Hatfield circles away and we're back to standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Stillwell fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hatfield to the ground. Stillwell is now in Hatfield's guard.

Hatfield has his feet on Stillwell's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD#
Stillwell throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hatfield tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Stillwell is in Hatfield's guard.

Hatfield has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Stillwell has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Stillwell looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Stillwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hatfield is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hatfield lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stillwell or not.
Stillwell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short left from Hatfield. #BC2#
Hatfield breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Hatfield tries to sprawl but Stillwell drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T1#
Stillwell prevents Hatfield from standing back up. #ES2#
Hatfield manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Stillwell slips a straight right by Hatfield.
That kick from Hatfield tenderised Stillwell's leg. Stillwell is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stillwell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hatfield counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hatfield ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stillwell shoots in looking for a takedown. Hatfield tries to sprawl out of it but Stillwell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hatfield manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A big left from Hatfield misses.
Jason Stillwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stillwell fails with the takedown
and Hatfield counters with a right hand to the body.
Hatfield throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice sprawl there from Hatfield as Stillwell shoots in.
Stillwell closes the distance and clinches up with Hatfield, looking for a takedown. Stillwell pushes Hatfield against the cage but Hatfield circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hatfield looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Stillwell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hatfield is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stillwell rather than just go for the knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD2#
Hatfield lands a left and a right that send Stillwell crashing to the mat, dazed. Hatfield thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Hatfield connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC2#Stillwell is rocked!
Stillwell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stillwell changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Oh Stillwell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hatfield misses with a looping right.
Stillwell seems to have got his legs back now.
Hatfield uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stillwell has time to react.#TD#
Stillwell looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Stillwell looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hatfield with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stillwell is trying to control. Hatfield wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hatfield told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Hatfield has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Stillwell is on him like a limpet, forcing Hatfield back against the cage.
Hatfield scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stillwell goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hatfield prevents it.
Stillwell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stillwell tries to score a body lock takedown but Hatfield shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T3#
Hatfield lands with a light punch inside.
Hatfield scores with a shot to the side of Stillwell's head.
Hatfield tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC2#
Hatfield breaks from the clinch.
Stillwell misses with a takedown
and Hatfield counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Stillwell off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Hatfield follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Stillwell was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Riley Hatfield!
Riley Hatfield decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CMMA 85 Dinapoli vs O'Neill
Date: Mar 06, 2021

#R1#
Murray misses with a takedown attempt - Hatfield sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hatfield connects with a leg kick.
Hatfield throws out a loose jab but Murray uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Murray rushes Hatfield and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hatfield avoiding damage as Murray throws knees to the body.
Hatfield tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hatfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Hatfield looking to stall.
Hatfield wants to stall. #BC2#
Hatfield breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatfield looks to land a left hand but Murray moved out of range nicely.
Hatfield just misses with a punch to the body.
Murray keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hatfield.
Hatfield misses the jab.
Hatfield moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hatfield throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Murray checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #TD#
Murray changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hatfield looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Murray tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hatfield's legs.
Murray prevents Hatfield from escaping the position.
Hatfield defending against the ground and pound.
Hatfield wants to get back to his feet but Murray is dominant here and he's now got Hatfield's back!#ES2#
Hatfield is trying to shake Murray off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Murray won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Hatfield jabs Murray to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Murray wants to clinch up but Hatfield keeps it at a distance.
Murray is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Hatfield throws a jab when Murray was well out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murray shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hatfield as he avoids it easily.
Hatfield looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murray uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hatfield.
Murray appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2##CL#
Murray closes the distance and clinches.
Murray dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC2#
Hatfield escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murray wants to clinch up but Hatfield keeps it at a distance.
Hatfield misses with a straight left.
Hatfield throws an overhand right that lands on Murray's shoulder, as Murray tries to avoid the shot.
Hatfield bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Murray's head.
Murray blocks a jab.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut
and Murray counters with a head kick.
Riley Hatfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murray tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hatfield defends well and Murray ends up having to push Hatfield into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hatfield looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Myles Murray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hatfield wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murray.
Murray blocking some punches. #BC2#
Hatfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hatfield scores with a three punch combo!
Murray tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hatfield sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Murray somewhat.
A little jabbing left from Hatfield on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Hatfield leaves Murray with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Hatfield.
Hatfield lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hatfield takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hatfield loads up on a big right hand but Murray slips the punch.
Murray shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hatfield misses with a low kick as Murray jumps back.
Murray attempts a counter takedown but Hatfield avoids it well and moves away.
Hatfield avoids the head kick by Murray.
Murray ducks under a wild hook from Hatfield.
Hatfield pivots, looking for a leg kick but Murray is out of range and Hatfield settles back down.
Hatfield misses the shot to the body.
Murray is looking to clinch but Hatfield is avoiding it.
Hatfield throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murray.
Hatfield lands with a right hand.
Murray takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
Murray slips a jab from Hatfield.
Murray steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hatfield.
Murray is looking to counter the offense by Hatfield and move into the clinch.
Hatfield bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Murray's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hatfield connects with a right hand. Murray shakes it off.
Murray misses with a takedown attempt - Hatfield sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hatfield throws a leg kick but Murray sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hatfield works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hatfield is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murray.
Hatfield misses with a hook. Murray ducked under it nicely.
Hatfield scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hatfield misses with a low kick as Murray jumps back.
Hatfield goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hatfield lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Murray dodges the punch combination from Hatfield.
Hatfield wants to slow Murray down by chopping away at his legs.
As Hatfield tries to get set, Murray tries to push him back and clinch up but Hatfield manages to avoid the attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Hatfield dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hatfield throws a leg kick that misses.
Hatfield throws out a powerful jab.
Hatfield swinging wildly here.
Murray throws a quick counter head kick but Hatfield was just out of range.
Hatfield looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice sprawl there from Hatfield as Murray shoots in.
Hatfield throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Murray has managed to clinch. #BC#
Murray pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murray shoots in for a takedown but Hatfield shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hatfield moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Hatfield. Those never looked like landing.
Riley Hatfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray thows a body kick. Hatfield tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A telegraphed right hand from Hatfield misses the target.
Hatfield swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hatfield throws a looping overhand right but Murray ducks down to avoid it.
Hatfield throws an overhand right that lands on Murray's shoulder, as Murray tries to avoid the shot.
As Hatfield looks to move away, Murray throws a big counter combo but Hatfield just gets out of the way.
Myles Murray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murray throws a nice looking combination but Hatfield bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Murray throws a series of punches but Hatfield avoids them all with ease.
It seemed like Hatfield was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murray blocks a jab.
Murray on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hatfield misses with a hook. Murray ducked under it nicely.
Hatfield fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Murray.
Murray shoots in but Hatfield avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Myles Murray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hatfield stuffs the takedown attempt from Murray. Murray gets slowly back to his feet.
Hatfield lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Murray drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hatfield throws a half hearted mid kick.
Murray misses with a series of wild punches.
Hatfield buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Murray shoots in for a double leg but Hatfield sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murray tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Murray will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hatfield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murray was well out of range. Poor timing from Hatfield.
A jab lands there for Hatfield.
Riley Hatfield seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hatfield lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murray circles away quickly and effectively.
Murray takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Murray ducks under a wild hook from Hatfield.
Hatfield has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hatfield connects with a solid leg kick.
Murray tries to clinch there but Hatfield circles away.
Hatfield looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murray looks to land a combination but Hatfield avoids it well.
Hatfield connects with a right hand. Murray shakes it off.
Hatfield works Murray's body with a nice hook.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hatfield!
Murray shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hatfield as he jumps to the side.
Murray chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hatfield can pounce on him.
Murray is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Hatfield misses with a looping left.
Hatfield swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Murray.
Murray looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Horrible takedown attempt by Murray or perhaps it was just good defense by Hatfield, which made it look bad.
Hatfield scores with a nice head shot.
Hatfield looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good shot there by Hatfield.
Hatfield keeps the fight on the outside.
Murray shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hatfield sprawls well. Hatfield wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Murray gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Murray.
Hatfield throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #ROC2#Murray is rocked!
Hatfield drops Murray with a big left hand! Murray is injured, injured bad! Hatfield jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Riley Hatfield!
A victorious Riley Hatfield thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CMMA 66 De Minaur vs Oliveira
Date: Jan 09, 2021

#R1#
Hatfield takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hatfield throws a head kick that misses
and Hatfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taavitsainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hatfield.
Hatfield takes a swing at Taavitsainen's ribcage but misses.
Taavitsainen 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.
Hatfield just misses with a punch to the body.
Taavitsainen scores with a nice strike.
Hatfield misses with a body shot.
Hatfield looks to land a right hand but Taavitsainen moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatfield throws an off balance right hand
and Taavitsainen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Taavitsainen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hatfield under the eye.
Nice body punch from Hatfield. #T1#
Taavitsainen throws a lazy right hand but Hatfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hatfield missing with a left hand there. Taavitsainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taavitsainen throwing a counter right hand but Hatfield manages to avoid it.
Hatfield moves out of range as Taavitsainen strikes.
Hatfield with the inside leg kick.
Hatfield misses with a hook. Taavitsainen ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Taavitsainen moves into the clinch successfully.
Hatfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hatfield lands a left hand.
Hatfield stalling against the cage.
Taavitsainen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hatfield stalling. #T2#
Hatfield has a couple of punches blocked by Taavitsainen.
Hatfield tries a body shot but Taavitsainen blocks it. #BC2#
Hatfield escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hatfield throws a sloppy head kick
and Taavitsainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taavitsainen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hatfield connects with a body shot that sends Taavitsainen's belly button to the back.
Hatfield lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hatfield just misses with a punch to the body.
Taavitsainen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hatfield swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Taavitsainen throwing a counter right hand but Hatfield manages to avoid it.
Hatfield swings widly with a right hand
and Taavitsainen counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Decent striking displayed by Hatfield there.
Hatfield scores with a decent looking hook.
Taavitsainen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hatfield misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hatfield throws a head kick that misses.
Hatfield throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Taavitsainen misses with an uppercut. Hatfield saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Hatfield on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Taavitsainen shoots in and gets a takedown into Hatfield's guard.

Hatfield pushes Taavitsainen off and scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hatfield works Taavitsainen's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Taavitsainen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hatfield lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hatfield misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Taavitsainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Taavitsainen throws a body punch but Hatfield moves out of range.
Hatfield throws out a counter right but Taavitsainen avoids it with no problem.
Hatfield misses with a lunging right hand
and Taavitsainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Taavitsainen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hatfield. Hatfield obviously looking to wear him down.
A low kick from Hatfield misses
and Taavitsainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Hatfield takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hatfield lands with a good body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Hatfield dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Taavitsainen throws a body punch but Hatfield moves out of range.
Hatfield misses with a right hand
and Taavitsainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hatfield misses with a body punch
and Hatfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheers as Taavitsainen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hatfield doesn't seem phased though.
Hatfield throws a poor cross that misses
and Hatfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hatfield misses with a right hand
and Taavitsainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taavitsainen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatfield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hatfield throws a lazy head kick
and Taavitsainen counters with a right hand to the body.
Taavitsainen misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Hatfield missing with a left hand there. Taavitsainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Riley Hatfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taavitsainen scores with a jab to the head.
Hatfield throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Taavitsainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hatfield lands a nice shot to the body.
Hatfield misses with a double jab
and Taavitsainen counters with a nice uppercut.
Hatfield rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taavitsainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taavitsainen misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Taavitsainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hatfield will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hatfield buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hatfield misses with a left hand
and Taavitsainen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Riley Hatfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hatfield throws an off balance right hand
enabling Taavitsainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Hatfield throws out a leg kick but Taavitsainen moves out of range and Hatfield only half commits.
Taavitsainen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hatfield attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hatfield throws a lazy uppercut
and Hatfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taavitsainen blocks a leg kick.
Hatfield misses with a two punch combination. #T3#
Hatfield swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Taavitsainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hatfield misses with a head kick.
Hatfield rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taavitsainen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Teppo Taavitsainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Hatfield misses the body punch
letting Taavitsainen counter with a right hand.
Taavitsainen lands with a nice body punch.
Hatfield is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taavitsainen.
Taavitsainen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hatfield is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Hatfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taavitsainen throws out the jab.
Hatfield throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hatfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hatfield throws a right hand that misses
and Taavitsainen counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Hatfield throws a poor cross that misses
and Taavitsainen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hatfield throws a leg kick
and Taavitsainen counters with a nice body shot.
Hatfield misses with a hook
and Hatfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taavitsainen with a jab.
Taavitsainen walks into a stiff left hand from Hatfield.
Hatfield jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hatfield falls off balance throwing a combination
and Taavitsainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hatfield throws a hook but Taavitsainen avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Teppo Taavitsainen dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Hatfield rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Taavitsainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Taavitsainen misses with a straight left.
Hatfield misses with a left hand
and Taavitsainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hatfield fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taavitsainen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A low kick lands for Hatfield.
Taavitsainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Hatfield appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatfield fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Taavitsainen is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Taavitsainen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hatfield misses with a low kick as Taavitsainen jumps back.
Hatfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Hatfield throws a body shot but no joy.
Taavitsainen blocks a jab.
Taavitsainen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hatfield swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taavitsainen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Taavitsainen avoids the body shot from Hatfield.
Taavitsainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hatfield throws a head kick but Taavitsainen moves out of range.
Taavitsainen avoids a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Taavitsainen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hatfield misses with a left hand
and Taavitsainen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hatfield throws a hook but Taavitsainen blocks it.
Hatfield lands with a straight right. Taavitsainen didn't see that one coming.#T2#
Hatfield throws an off balance right hand
and Taavitsainen counters with a left to the body.
Taavitsainen tries for a takedown but Hatfield circles away easily
and Hatfield counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taavitsainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hatfield.
Hatfield lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Taavitsainen avoids the head kick by Hatfield.
Taavitsainen is looking for a counter combo.
Hatfield misses with a right hand
and Taavitsainen counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hatfield lands a body shot.
Taavitsainen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hatfield's waist but Hatfield gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Taavitsainen off to one side. #T3#
Hatfield with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Taavitsainen to score with a decent uppercut.
Hatfield throws a lazy right hand but Taavitsainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hatfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hatfield misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Taavitsainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hatfield connects with a body shot.#KD2#
Hatfield lands a left and a right that send Taavitsainen crashing to the mat, dazed. Hatfield thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Taavitsainen is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Teppo Taavitsainen has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hatfield lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Taavitsainen up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Hatfield from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Taavitsainen's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Riley Hatfield!
Riley Hatfield seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CMMA 53 Torres vs Longchain
Date: Nov 28, 2020

#R1#
Hatfield throws a shot to the body.
Hatfield fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hatfield waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barrett.
Hatfield lands a jab.
Hatfield waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barrett.
Barrett tries to clinch but Hatfield moves out of range.
We've been told by Hatfield's head coaches at Yellow Lotus Center of Healing and Meditative Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hatfield lands with a nice body punch.
Barrett throws a big shot that misses.
Barrett missing with a left hand there. Hatfield was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barrett looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barrett blocks a head kick by Hatfield.
Hatfield bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barrett stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hatfield.
Barrett takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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!
Hatfield scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hatfield throws out a powerful jab.
Barrett connects with a body shot.
Hatfield missing with a left hand there. Barrett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barrett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barrett on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barrett has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hatfield finds it's way round the side to connect with Barrett's head.
Decent striking displayed by Hatfield there.
Hatfield moves away from the strike by Barrett. #T1##CL2#
Barrett darts in and clinches Hatfield up against the cage.#BC#
Hatfield breaks from the clinch.
Hatfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barrett blocks a jab.
Hatfield scores with a jab to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Hatfield. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hatfield.
Hatfield scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hatfield.
Hatfield connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barrett's hands.#CL2#
Barrett closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Hatfield on the inside.
Barrett misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Barrett escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barrett throws a right hand that misses
and Hatfield counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Barrett throws an overhand right that lands on Hatfield's shoulder, as Hatfield tries to avoid the shot.
Nice straight punches there by Hatfield. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hatfield.
Hatfield lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hatfield uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barrett.
Barrett throws a lazy right hand but Hatfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Jab from Hatfield.
Hatfield moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hatfield is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Barrett's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hatfield connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barrett scrambles back to his feet.
Barrett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barrett lands a slapping body shot.
Barrett takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Riley Hatfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hatfield with a jab.
Hatfield misses with a looping right.
Hatfield throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barrett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hatfield.
Hatfield connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barrett. Barrett circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hatfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hatfield throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barrett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hatfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barrett.
Barrett throws an overhand right that lands on Hatfield's shoulder, as Hatfield tries to avoid the shot.
Barrett just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barrett. Hatfield does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Barrett throws a hook but Hatfield avoids it easily.
Hatfield ducks under a wild hook from Barrett.
Hatfield cracks Barrett with an open hand slap.
Barrett slips a jab from Hatfield.
Hatfield lands a nice shot that snaps Barrett's head back.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Hatfield gets tackled into the cage by Barrett. Barrett maintains the clinch.
Barrett scores with a shoulder strike.
Hatfield wants to break free but Barrett has control.
The referee is keeping an eye on Barrett - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Barrett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Hatfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barrett takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab from Hatfield does it's job there.
Barrett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hatfield moves away.
Barrett throws a looping overhand right but Hatfield ducks down to avoid 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!
Hatfield lands a nice shot to the body.
Barrett throws a body punch but Hatfield moves out of range.
As Barrett backs away, Hatfield returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hatfield waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barrett.#T4#
Hatfield fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barrett on the side of the head.
Barrett just misses with a punch to the body.
Hatfield moves into range and connects with a jab.
Barrett walks into a jab.
Hatfield lands with a right hand.
A big right from Hatfield misses.
Hatfield paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barrett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hatfield uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barrett.
Barrett misses the body punch
and Hatfield counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hatfield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hatfield throwing a counter right hand but Barrett manages to avoid it.
Barrett looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hatfield throws a one two combo.
Hatfield keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hatfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barrett moves away.
Hatfield lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hatfield avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab by Barrett.
Hatfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barrett.
Hatfield swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Hatfield dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hatfield thumps Barrett with a low kick.
Barrett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hatfield.
Good standup being displayed there by Hatfield as he connects with a hook.
Hatfield connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barrett. Barrett circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hatfield getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barrett has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fighters circling - Hatfield throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good standup being displayed there by Barrett as he connects with a hook.
Hatfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barrett.
Hatfield lands a jab-cross combination.
Barrett misses with a left hand
and Hatfield connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barrett has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barrett there as he acknowledges the shot.
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!
Hatfield misses with a head kick.
Barrett catches Hatfield with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hatfield connects with the punch.
Decent striking displayed by Hatfield there.#CL2#
Barrett has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hatfield blocks an uppercut.
Barrett working aggressively here.
Hatfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Hatfield misses with the head strike.
Barrett blocking some punches.
Hatfield can't find room to land a body shot as Barrett controls the action.
Hatfield blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barrett scores with a shot to the side of Hatfield's head.
Hatfield lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barrett misses with the head strike.
Hatfield lands a left hand. #BC#
Hatfield breaks from the clinch.
Hatfield lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hatfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hatfield throws a big shot that misses.
Barrett takes a swing at Hatfield's ribcage but misses.
Barrett has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hatfield.
Barrett misses the jab.
Hatfield uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hatfield lands a nice shot that snaps Barrett's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barrett throws a hook but Hatfield blocks it.
Nice uppercut lands for Hatfield. That snapped Barrett's head back. #T2#
Barrett throws a body shot but no joy.
Barrett throws an off balance right hand
and Barrett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hatfield.
Barrett darts in trying to clinch
and Hatfield counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barrett throws a hook to the side of Hatfield's head but Hatfield sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barrett's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hatfield blocks a jab.
Barrett throws a right hand that misses
and Hatfield counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hatfield throws the left hand but Barrett avoids the punch easily.
Barrett tries to clinch there but Hatfield circles away.
It looked like Hatfield was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hatfield lands a leg kick that knocks Barrett off balance momentarily.
Barrett stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hatfield.
Barrett takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Barrett tries to move into range but Hatfield moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hatfield scores with a jab to the body.
Nice cross by Hatfield.
Hatfield works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Barrett throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Barrett takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barrett throws a shot to the body.
Hatfield jabs at Barrett's body.
Hatfield fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Hatfield misses the target.
Jab, jab by Hatfield - just one landing.
Hatfield throws a good cross that connects.
Barrett slips a jab from Hatfield.#CL2#
Barrett has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barrett swings wildly with an uppercut but Hatfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barrett scores with a shot to the side of Hatfield's head.
Barrett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barrett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hatfield.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Barrett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hatfield throws a hook to the side of Barrett's head but Barrett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barrett! But no joy.
Barrett is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hatfield.#T4#
Barrett takes one on the button.
Hatfield cracks Barrett with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hatfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barrett can do to turn this around?
Hatfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barrett throws out the jab.
Barrett looks to score with a jab to the body but Hatfield is just out of range.
It looked like Hatfield wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hatfield will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hatfield bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Barrett closes the distance and clinches.
Barrett misses with some punches. #BC#
Hatfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, jab by Hatfield - just one landing.
Barrett misses with a hook.#CL2#
Barrett has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Hatfield.
A hook to the body from Hatfield.
Hatfield has a couple of punches blocked by Barrett.
Barrett lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Hatfield breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Hatfield dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hatfield uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hatfield scores with a jab. Barrett acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hatfield misses with the combination.
Hatfield throws a lazy right hand but Barrett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barrett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hatfield moves away.
Barrett cracks Hatfield with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2#It looks like Riley Hatfield has been cut.
Hatfield fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barrett.
Barrett closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hatfield fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barrett has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barrett looks to land a left hand but Hatfield moved out of range nicely.
Barrett throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Hatfield to counter with a crisp jab.
Hatfield is looking to slow Barrett down with leg kicks.
Barrett takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barrett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hatfield sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hatfield.
Hatfield lands a body shot.
Barrett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hatfield.
Barrett takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Donk. Hatfield catches Barrett right on the button with a cross.
Barrett avoids the head kick by Hatfield.
Barrett avoids the head kick by Hatfield.
Barrett lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Barrett connects with a single shot there.
Barrett throws an off balance right hand
letting Hatfield counter with a right hand.
Hatfield throws a big shot that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hatfield, as that shot connected. #CL2#
Barrett has closed the distance and engaged Hatfield in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hatfield creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hatfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barrett lands a shoulder strike.
Barrett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hatfield is trying to break the clinch but Barrett is controlling him.
Barrett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hatfield backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barrett.
Hatfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hatfield lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hatfield working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Hatfield blocks an uppercut.
Hatfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barrett throws a punch but it's blocked by Hatfield.
Barrett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barrett has Hatfield pressed against the cage, preventing Hatfield from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Leo Barrett seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Barrett misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Hatfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hatfield chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good standup being displayed there by Hatfield as he connects with a hook.
That kick from Hatfield tenderised Barrett's leg. Barrett is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Barrett moves into the clinch.
Hatfield throws a head punch that misses.
Hatfield blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barrett misses with a body punch.
Hatfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barrett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barrett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hatfield backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barrett.
Hatfield throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Hatfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barrett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barrett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hatfield blocks an uppercut.
Hatfield lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hatfield creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barrett tries to work over Hatfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barrett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barrett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hatfield wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hatfield displaying some good clinch control by pressing Barrett up against the cage.
Hatfield tries to break the clinch but Barrett is controlling the position.
Barrett misses with some punches.
Barrett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hatfield has a couple of punches blocked by Barrett. #T4#
Barrett swings wildly with an uppercut but Hatfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hatfield throws an elbow but it misses.
Hatfield is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hatfield throws a head punch that misses.
Barrett gets through Hatfield's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barrett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hatfield misses with an elbow over the top.
Leo Barrett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Hatfield lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hatfield lands a shot to the body.
Barrett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barrett blocks an elbow strike from Hatfield.
Barrett misses with the head strike.
Hatfield stalling in the clinch but Barrett improves position.
Hatfield softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barrett working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Hatfield.
Riley Hatfield is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hatfield misses with the head strike.
Hatfield tries a knee to the head but Barrett blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Riley Hatfield showed his dominance in that final round.
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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riley Hatfield!
Riley Hatfield really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Aspire Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: CMMA 41 Platt vs Gouveia
Date: Oct 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hatfield fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hatfield.
Hatfield ducks right into an uppercut from Duong.
We've been told by Duong's head coaches at Blanc Fitness Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hatfield moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hatfield takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#It looks like Riley Hatfield has been cut.
Duong gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Hatfield gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Duong is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Riley Hatfield!
Riley Hatfield took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Aspire Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Steven Duong spoke after the fight, saying 'I tried my best and my best wasn't enough'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Chavez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hatfield tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Chavez is in Hatfield's guard.
Chavez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chavez is in close to Hatfield's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chavez controlling from the top position.
Chavez prevents Hatfield from getting back to his feet.
Chavez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatfield wants to get back to his feet but Chavez is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Hatfield is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Hatfield.
Hatfield swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Chavez counters with a single leg into guard. Hatfield didn't expect that.
Chavez sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SU#
Chavez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T2#
Hatfield wants to clinch.
Chavez dodges the punch combination from Hatfield.
Chavez is looking for a counter combo.
Crunch! Hatfield slams his shin into Chavez's torso.
Hatfield throws an overhand right that lands on Chavez's shoulder, as Chavez tries to avoid the shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chavez. That's going to slow Hatfield down.
Hatfield just misses with a punch to the body.
As Hatfield tries to get set, Chavez tries to push him back and clinch up but Hatfield manages to avoid the attempt.
Hatfield misses with a looping right.
Hatfield throws a right hand that Chavez ducks under and follows up with a left that Chavez also avoids with ease.#T3#
Chavez blocks a jab.
Hatfield closes the distance but Chavez moves to the side #TD#
and Chavez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hatfield wants to stand but Chavez is controlling the position.
Chavez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hatfield wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Chavez manages to pass to side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chavez is looking to advance position but Hatfield won't allow it. #T4#
Chavez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hatfield pushes Chavez off looking to stand but Chavez dives back in and keeps control.
Chavez controlling the action here.
Chavez is looking to advance position but Hatfield won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chavez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Chavez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hatfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chavez manages to avoid it.
Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hatfield paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Chavez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hatfield wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Chavez manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Chavez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavez slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hatfield is trying to stand. #T1#
Chavez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hatfield tries to kick Chavez off but Chavez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SU#
Chavez stands up from half guard.
Hatfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hatfield paws at him with a jab and circles away.#KD#
Chavez lands a big head kick that sends Hatfield tumbling to the mat! Chavez takes a step backwards and waves Hatfield back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Riley Hatfield has been cut.#TD#
Chavez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hatfield did well to prevent Chavez getting side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chavez is nestled in close to Hatfield, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chavez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hatfield knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hatfield is looking to escape.#T2#
Well, if Chavez 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 may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Chavez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Chavez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Chavez lands in his opponent's guard.#SU#
Chavez gets to his feet. Hatfield looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T3#
Hatfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chavez moves away.
Chavez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chavez lands a high kick!
Hatfield is looking to clinch.
Tyson Chavez is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
Chavez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Chavez working the ground and pound.#SUB#
Chavez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hatfield has escaped the position, nice work there. #SU#
Chavez decides to stand back up. Chavez steps back and let's Hatfield get back to his feet.#T4##TD#
Hatfield gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chavez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hatfield is wriggling around but Chavez manages to pass to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Chavez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Riley Hatfield's cut.
That's time! Chavez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Hatfield misses with a lunging right hand
and Chavez counters with an outside leg kick.
Chavez tries to clinch up.
Hatfield misses with a body shot.
Chavez misses with a series of wild punches.
Hatfield swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tyson Chavez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Chavez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SU#
Chavez decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatfield keeps the fight on the outside.
Hatfield wants to clinch up but Chavez keeps it at a distance.
Hatfield misses with a lunging right hand
and Chavez counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Hatfield pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chavez moves in looking to clinch but Hatfield pushes him off.#TD#
Chavez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hatfield tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Chavez is in Hatfield's guard.
Chavez stops Hatfield from standing up.
Chavez pushing down on Hatfield's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chavez is controlling the pace.
Hatfield is trying to stand up here but Chavez is controlling him well.
Hatfield tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Chavez manages to move to mount! #T2#
Chavez takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here. #SUB#
Chavez is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hatfield has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Hatfield is trying to get back to his feet but Chavez has full control of the position and if anything, Hatfield has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Chavez really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Hatfield.
Chavez is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#T3#
Hatfield trying to get back to his feet but Chavez is in full control for now.
Chavez gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Chavez is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hatfield is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Chavez controlling the positon.
Hatfield trying to get back to his feet but Chavez is in full control for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Chavez has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Chavez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chavez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Chavez!

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