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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between William Hatfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Rosenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). He arrived on a last minute flight shortly after looking tired and unhappy. Officials decided the fight should still take place, much to the delight of the fans in attendance.
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between William Hatfield and Niko Rosenberg. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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143 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
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142 lbs
15 - 10 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Hatfield!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Niko Rosenberg!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Ivan Kurochkin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hatfield bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hatfield is trying to get an arm triangle but Rosenberg is defending well.
Hatfield is looking to take a break and control but Rosenberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rosenberg sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rosenberg tries to get to full guard but Hatfield has control of the leg.
Hatfield is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatfield is thwarting Rosenberg's attempts to control the position.
Hatfield trying to advance position but Rosenberg counters by regaining guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rosenberg is adopting a defensive guard.
Rosenberg is continuing to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hatfield pushes down on Rosenberg's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rosenberg tries to get to full guard but Hatfield has control of the leg.
Rosenberg trying to hold on to Hatfield's head to control him but Hatfield postures up.
Hatfield is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosenberg keeping moving, preventing Hatfield from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hatfield looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hatfield stopping the sweep attempt from Rosenberg.
Hatfield passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hatfield staying calm.
Hatfield trying to control the action but Rosenberg is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Hatfield dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hatfield scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hatfield is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rosenberg is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hatfield working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatfield is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rosenberg knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatfield looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rosenberg can't do much from the bottom here.
Hatfield tries for a kimura but Rosenberg is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hatfield tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hatfield has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hatfield is looking to take a break and control but Rosenberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hatfield wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rosenberg, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield is looking to take a break and control but Rosenberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hatfield laying and praying for a moment but Rosenberg takes advantage and regains half guard.
Hatfield is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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.
Hatfield is trying to work for a kimura but Rosenberg is defending well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hatfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rosenberg can do to turn this around?
Hatfield gets a takedown into half guard.
Hatfield wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rosenberg keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Hatfield dominated that second round.
That's time! Hatfield's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hatfield changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rosenberg looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hatfield wants to control but Rosenberg is keeping him busy.
Hatfield tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hatfield goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rosenberg rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hatfield's guard! Nice work there by Rosenberg!
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rosenberg is looking to stand up but Hatfield won't let him.
Hatfield working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rosenberg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rosenberg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rosenberg trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hatfield's guard.
Hatfield throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hatfield is looking to sweep but instead, Rosenberg has passed into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
It looks like Rosenberg is going to stand back up.
Hatfield trying to control from the bottom.
Rosenberg tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hatfield gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rosenberg counters with a three punch combo that has Hatfield backing up. Hatfield nods at Rosenberg to acknowledge the strikes.
Hatfield looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rosenberg!
Hatfield wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rosenberg keeps working.
Hatfield swings around for an armbar but Rosenberg sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hatfield's guard.
Rosenberg wants to get up but he can't break Hatfield's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hatfield had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rosenberg defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hatfield has a closed guard, preventing Rosenberg from standing up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hatfield looking for subs off his back but Rosenberg has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Niko Rosenberg just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rosenberg chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hatfield can pounce on him.
Hatfield throws a sloppy head kick and Rosenberg moves out of range easily.
Rosenberg moves out of range of the leg kick from Hatfield.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatfield closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rosenberg's guard.
Hatfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Rosenberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatfield preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rosenberg is on top in guard.
Hatfield working for submissions but it's allowed Rosenberg to get to half guard.
Hatfield tries to roll over but Rosenberg keeps him under control.
Hatfield has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hatfield tries to roll over but Rosenberg keeps him under control.
Hatfield looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Rosenberg pushes past his half guard into mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosenberg wants to stand but Hatfield is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Hatfield working to try and regain half guard.
Hatfield slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rosenberg prevents Hatfield from improving his position.
Rosenberg wants to stand but Hatfield has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hatfield makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hatfield.
Hatfield wants to sweep here but Rosenberg controlling him for the moment.
Rosenberg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hatfield has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rosenberg has managed to get both his arms back between Hatfield's legs - danger averted.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hatfield misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that William Hatfield will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rosenberg walks into a left hand.
Hatfield drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hatfield stands and throws Rosenberg's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hatfield is looking to take a break and control but Rosenberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hatfield tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatfield working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatfield goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rosenberg rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hatfield's guard! Nice work there by Rosenberg!
Rosenberg trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hatfield's guard.
Hatfield looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rosenberg is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rosenberg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rosenberg would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rosenberg gets caught napping as Hatfield dives in and scores a takedown. Rosenberg manages to retain guard.
Rosenberg wants to sweep but no luck.
Hatfield drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rosenberg manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hatfield has Rosenberg in his guard.
Hatfield not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield has a closed guard, preventing Rosenberg from standing up.
Hatfield controls Rosenberg momentarily but Rosenberg frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hatfield working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rosenberg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rosenberg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
William 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 49:45
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 49:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Hatfield!
William Hatfield is the new bantamweight champion!
An out of breath William Hatfield thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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