PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between RUDY HATFIELD (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and chael sanderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

HATFIELD
vs
sanderson

187 cm
25
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
25
287 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, RUDY HATFIELD!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, chael sanderson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
HATFIELD tries to close the distance and clinch but sanderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
HATFIELD could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
HATFIELD misses with a body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from sanderson.
sanderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
HATFIELD throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
sanderson has a takedown stuffed.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from sanderson.
RUDY HATFIELD has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of chael sanderson.
A combination from HATFIELD does no damage.
HATFIELD throws a head kick but sanderson moves out of range.
sanderson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A head kick misses from HATFIELD.
sanderson avoids the head kick by HATFIELD.
HATFIELD defends well against a solid takedown attempt from sanderson.
HATFIELD tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
sanderson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
sanderson looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
HATFIELD misses with a wild combination.
HATFIELD pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
HATFIELD pulls out of a head kick attempt.
sanderson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by HATFIELD.
HATFIELD misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
HATFIELD displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like chael sanderson has been cut.
HATFIELD tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
RUDY HATFIELD seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
HATFIELD tries a head kick but it misses.
HATFIELD throws a head kick that misses.
sanderson avoids the head kick by HATFIELD.

sanderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
HATFIELD might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
sanderson slips a nice elbow through HATFIELD's hands, connecting with HATFIELD's forehead.
HATFIELD avoiding damage under a succession of punches from sanderson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
sanderson prevents HATFIELD from standing back up.
sanderson drops an elbow to the side of HATFIELD's head.
sanderson working HATFIELD over with strikes.
Nice strikes from sanderson there.
sanderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
sanderson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
HATFIELD pushes sanderson off looking to stand but sanderson dives back in and keeps control.
Nice strikes from sanderson there.
sanderson 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.
sanderson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
HATFIELD is trying to defend against the ground and pound but sanderson scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
sanderson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
sanderson thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing HATFIELD to regain full guard.
sanderson postures up in HATFIELD's guard and throws a big left but HATFIELD blocks it.
sanderson throws and elbow that misses. HATFIELD uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in sanderson's guard. Nice move by HATFIELD!
sanderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but HATFIELD is one step ahead there.
HATFIELD scoring with punches to the head and body.
sanderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
sanderson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
HATFIELD throws a combination but it was largely blocked by sanderson.

sanderson gets a takedown into half guard.
sanderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
HATFIELD taking some punishment here, with sanderson in his half guard.
sanderson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
sanderson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
HATFIELD is trying to defend against the ground and pound but sanderson scores with a couple of nice shots.
sanderson with the ground and pound but HATFIELD uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

RUDY HATFIELD dominated that round.
The cut man is working on chael sanderson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

HATFIELD goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A head kick from HATFIELD lands but sanderson takes it in his stride.
sanderson blocks a head kick by HATFIELD.
sanderson fails to land the takedown.
HATFIELD pulls out of a head kick attempt.

sanderson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting HATFIELD here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
sanderson stops HATFIELD from standing up.
sanderson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
HATFIELD is looking to stand up but sanderson isn't so interested in that idea.
sanderson is looking to work some ground and pound but HATFIELD has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
HATFIELD wants to stand and escape but sanderson is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
sanderson connects with a couple of short punches.
sanderson with a nice head shot there.
sanderson connects with a couple of short punches.
HATFIELD avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
sanderson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
sanderson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
sanderson landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as sanderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
sanderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
sanderson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
sanderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
sanderson throws and elbow that misses. HATFIELD uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in sanderson's guard. Nice move by HATFIELD!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
sanderson pulls HATFIELD in to control the position.
sanderson looking to control.
sanderson looking for a sweep. Not yet sanderson, not yet.
HATFIELD wanted to stand there but sanderson had control of the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
sanderson blocks a head kick by HATFIELD.
HATFIELD keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A head kick from HATFIELD lands but sanderson takes it in his stride.
HATFIELD motions for sanderson to come forward. HATFIELD throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

sanderson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
sanderson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
sanderson throws and elbow that misses. HATFIELD uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in sanderson's guard. Nice move by HATFIELD!
sanderson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
HATFIELD is trying to defend against the ground and pound but sanderson scores with a couple of nice shots.
sanderson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
HATFIELD keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
HATFIELD blocking the ground and pound attempt from sanderson.
sanderson looks to land a strike but HATFIELD avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
HATFIELD bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in sanderson's guard.
HATFIELD tries to free his leg and advance position but sanderson is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
HATFIELD won't allow sanderson to sweep him here.
HATFIELD wants to stand but sanderson is controlling his posture from full guard.
sanderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
sanderson controlling the position.
HATFIELD wants to pass the guard but sanderson is keeping the position.
sanderson is adopting a defensive guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
sanderson tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

chael sanderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on chael sanderson's cut.
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!

sanderson wants to clinch up but HATFIELD keeps it at a distance.
sanderson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
HATFIELD throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by HATFIELD.
HATFIELD misses with a head kick.
HATFIELD throws a push kick but sanderson slaps the foot to one side.
HATFIELD pulls out of a head kick attempt.

sanderson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
sanderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
sanderson throws and elbow that misses. HATFIELD uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in sanderson's guard. Nice move by HATFIELD!
sanderson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. HATFIELD manages to get himself to full guard.
HATFIELD controls sanderson momentarily but sanderson frees himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
sanderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
HATFIELD is looking to stand up but sanderson isn't so interested in that idea.
sanderson is working HATFIELD over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
sanderson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
sanderson landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
sanderson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
sanderson chips away with some ground and pound.
HATFIELD wants to stand but sanderson is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
sanderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
sanderson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of HATFIELD's head.
HATFIELD preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
sanderson is looking to work some ground and pound but HATFIELD has wrist control.
sanderson throws a strike but HATFIELD rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
HATFIELD stopping the sweep attempt from sanderson.
HATFIELD postures up in sanderson's guard and throws a big left but sanderson blocks it.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
sanderson tries for a takedown but HATFIELD sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
HATFIELD throws a head kick that misses.

sanderson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
sanderson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
sanderson thows a huge punch but HATFIELD dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. sanderson lands a nice short elbow.
chael sanderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
sanderson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
HATFIELD tries to kick sanderson off but sanderson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
sanderson 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.
sanderson working the head and body with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
sanderson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
HATFIELD on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
sanderson thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing HATFIELD to regain full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as sanderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
sanderson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
sanderson throwing strikes from guard but HATFIELD blocks nicely.
sanderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
sanderson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
sanderson throws a strike but HATFIELD rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
HATFIELD wants to stand but sanderson is controlling his posture from full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
chael sanderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think sanderson 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... chael sanderson!