PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Riley Hatfield (ranked 1350 p4p, 1443 weight class) and Vasili Lobchov (ranked 179 p4p, 194 weight class). Hatfield comes to the cage accompanied by Cruel World- Willie Nelson. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Hatfield
vs
Lobchov

174 cm
23
160
7 - 3 - 0

180 cm
24
166
9 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Riley Hatfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vasili Lobchov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatfield takes a swing at Lobchov's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Hatfield misses

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.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lobchov trying to control from half guard but Hatfield is working away.

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.

Lobchov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Lobchov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

Lobchov slips under a jab.
Hatfield misses with a looping left.

Lobchov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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

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.

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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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.