PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between RUDY HATFIELD (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Ilitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ilitch comes into a darkened arena with his song building. USSR National Anthem kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Ivan Ilitch has the eye of the tiger tonight.

HATFIELD
vs
Ilitch

187 cm
25
240 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

190 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 3 - 3 - 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, Ivan Ilitch!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ilitch fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. HATFIELD sprawls well initially but Ilitch persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
HATFIELD wants to control but Ilitch is keeping busy.
Ilitch is looking to advance position but HATFIELD won't allow it.
Ilitch trying to control the action but HATFIELD is working from the bottom.

Ilitch is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ilitch should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
HATFIELD pushes Ilitch off looking to stand but Ilitch dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ilitch 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.

Ilitch is trying to work for a kimura but HATFIELD is defending well.
Ilitch wants to pass to mount but HATFIELD is defending the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ilitch looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
HATFIELD wants to improve his position but Ilitch is controlling well.

Ilitch is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Ilitch seems to be looking for submissions.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ilitch is sneakily working for an arm triangle but HATFIELD sees it coming and defends easily.
HATFIELD is trying to maintain the position but Ilitch is very close to passing his half guard.
Ilitch trying to control from half guard but HATFIELD is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ilitch is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, HATFIELD has managed to free his arm - good work.

Ilitch looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Ilitch is trying to work for a kimura but HATFIELD is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

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

Ilitch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ilitch looks gassed!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ilitch looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Ilitch dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

HATFIELD lands a high kick!
HATFIELD throws a head kick but Ilitch moves out of range.
RUDY HATFIELD is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Ilitch gets the takedown into side control.

Ilitch tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Ilitch tries for a kimura but HATFIELD is defending well.

Ilitch swings around for an armbar but HATFIELD sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ilitch's guard.
Ilitch is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ilitch is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Ilitch is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

HATFIELD gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
HATFIELD doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Ilitch counters with a takedown into side control.

Ilitch goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, HATFIELD rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ilitch's guard! Nice work there by HATFIELD!
HATFIELD wants to control from the top but Ilitch keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ilitch has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but HATFIELD can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Ilitch looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Ilitch looking for a guillotine here but HATFIELD defends easily.
HATFIELD is looking to stand up but Ilitch won't let him.

HATFIELD got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ilitch has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, HATFIELD has managed to get both his arms back between Ilitch's legs - danger averted.

Ilitch working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. HATFIELD doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. HATFIELD manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
HATFIELD wants to stand but Ilitch has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ilitch is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. HATFIELD is aware though and is defending well.

Ilitch looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Ilitch looking for a guillotine here but HATFIELD defends easily.

HATFIELD gets to his feet. Ilitch looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Ilitch closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ilitch is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and HATFIELD defends it well.
Well, if Ilitch 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.

Ilitch is trying to work for a kimura but HATFIELD is defending well.
HATFIELD tries to get to full guard but Ilitch has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ivan Ilitch will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.

Ilitch 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.
Ilitch trying to control the position from guard on top but HATFIELD is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ilitch tries to free his leg and advance position but HATFIELD is retaining full guard.

Ilitch postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! HATFIELD is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ilitch, into his guard.

Ilitch has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but HATFIELD can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

HATFIELD thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ilitch is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. HATFIELD is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

HATFIELD avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
HATFIELD is looking to stand up but Ilitch won't let him.

Ilitch looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

HATFIELD stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Ilitch looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for HATFIELD!

Ilitch goes for an armbar but HATFIELD turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from HATFIELD.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ilitch is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but HATFIELD frees his head nicely. Oh but Ilitch has switched to an armbar! HATFIELD is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ivan Ilitch!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

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