PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mitchel Hatfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skeeter McGillicutty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Hatfield
vs
McGillicutty

221 cm
18
177 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
20
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mitchel Hatfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Skeeter McGillicutty!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McGillicutty gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McGillicutty blocking some punches.
Hatfield jumps guard but McGillicutty turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hatfield avoiding damage.

Hatfield turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hatfield manages to end up in side control.
You can see the frustration on McGillicutty's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McGillicutty is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hatfield is controlling him well.
McGillicutty is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGillicutty gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
McGillicutty controlling the position well.
McGillicutty is looking to escape.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

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.

McGillicutty instigates a clinch.
Hatfield really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hatfield wants a takedown.

McGillicutty has picked Hatfield up - he's going for a ride! McGillicutty dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Hatfield has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but McGillicutty is on him like a limpet, forcing Hatfield back against the cage.

McGillicutty lands a takedown into guard.
McGillicutty won't allow Hatfield to get back to his feet.

McGillicutty stands up from guard. Let's bang!
McGillicutty misses with the combination.
Hatfield throws a counter high kick but McGillicutty was just alert enough to avoid it.
McGillicutty looks winded!

McGillicutty gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGillicutty taking a breather.

Hatfield manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
McGillicutty looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McGillicutty postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Hatfield manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Hatfield has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McGillicutty avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitchel Hatfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hatfield has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McGillicutty after a bit of a struggle.
Hatfield wants to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

McGillicutty manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hatfield can't get the takedown.
McGillicutty just leaning against Hatfield, taking a breather.
McGillicutty stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McGillicutty lands a good knee to the midsection. Hatfield won't want to take too many of those.

McGillicutty breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGillicutty. That's going to slow Hatfield down.

McGillicutty moves into range and clinches up with 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 tries for a takedown but McGillicutty manages to get underhooks.

McGillicutty has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hatfield clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
McGillicutty keeps control of the position easily here as Hatfield tries to buck him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Skeeter McGillicutty dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

A head kick misses from McGillicutty.
Hatfield half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McGillicutty lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hatfield backs up against the cage.

It looks like Mitchel Hatfield has been cut.
McGillicutty throws a series of punches but Hatfield moves out of range.
Hatfield throws a quick counter head kick but McGillicutty was just out of range.

McGillicutty moves into the clinch.
Hatfield stalling.

McGillicutty pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

McGillicutty looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McGillicutty won't allow Hatfield to get back to his feet.
Mitchel Hatfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Hatfield manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGillicutty prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hatfield tries for a takedown but McGillicutty manages to get underhooks.
McGillicutty prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitchel Hatfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.

McGillicutty has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hatfield is trying to keep an underhook but McGillicutty manages to get the takedown into half guard.
McGillicutty seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
McGillicutty trying to pass the guard but Hatfield defending well.
McGillicutty working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hatfield tries to kick McGillicutty off but McGillicutty keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McGillicutty has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield won't allow McGillicutty to pass to mount.
Hatfield is looking for a sweep. McGillicutty is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hatfield is trying to stand.

McGillicutty decides to stand up.

McGillicutty closes the distance and clinches.

McGillicutty's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGillicutty cracks Hatfield with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGillicutty lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McGillicutty.

Hatfield is rocked!

McGillicutty closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Oh Hatfield is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGillicutty is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hatfield!
Hatfield in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
McGillicutty scoring with strikes but Hatfield is staying in there.
McGillicutty connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
McGillicutty sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McGillicutty raining down hammerfists from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGillicutty punishing his opponent with strikes.

McGillicutty get's back to his feet.

McGillicutty shoots in and bounces Hatfield off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hatfield wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and McGillicutty manages to pass to side control.

McGillicutty looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McGillicutty passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hatfield!
Hatfield is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGillicutty scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hatfield seems to have got his legs back now.
Hatfield trying desperately to get to his feet.
McGillicutty trying to control but Hatfield is having none of it.
McGillicutty might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hatfield haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hatfield is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
McGillicutty takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

McGillicutty wants to finish this one by submission but Hatfield is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from McGillicutty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Skeeter McGillicutty showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mitchel Hatfield's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

McGillicutty 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. McGillicutty is in Hatfield's guard.
Hatfield is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McGillicutty is controlling him.
McGillicutty sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hatfield wants to stand up but McGillicutty is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hatfield looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but McGillicutty is defending well. Hatfield quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! McGillicutty has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Hatfield celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mitchel Hatfield!