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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olaf Frost (ranked 528 p4p, 77 weight class) and Devil Anse Hatfield (ranked 973 p4p, 143 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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188 cm
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208 lbs
25 - 11 - 0 |
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182 cm
35
210 lbs
15 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Olaf Frost! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Devil Anse Hatfield! The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Frost misses with a body shot.
Hatfield dives in for a single leg takedown but Frost sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Hatfield tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Frost is able to avoid easily. A nice inside leg kick there by Frost. That's going to slow Hatfield down. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hatfield has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Frost throws a series of punches but Hatfield avoids them all with ease. Hatfield misses with a two punch combination.
Devil Anse Hatfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hatfield doesn't succeed with the takedown and Frost counters with a stiff right hand. Hatfield misses with a wild combination.
Hatfield misses with a few strikes there.
Hatfield changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Frost tries to avoid it but Hatfield manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Frost to the ground. Frost escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Olaf Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devil Anse Hatfield. Frost defending well as Hatfield loads up on a big left hand. Frost uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hatfield. Frost blocks a jab. Hatfield misses with a jab, cross combination.
Frost appears to be looking for a big counter. Hatfield closes this distance looking for a takedown but Frost circles away. Frost slips a jab and a cross from Hatfield.
Hatfield stuffs the takedown attempt from Frost. Frost gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. A telegraphed right hand from Hatfield misses the target. Hatfield slips a jab and a cross from Frost.
Frost moves away from the strike by Hatfield. Nice straight punches there by Frost. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Frost. Hatfield lands a two punch combo.
Frost misses the shot to the body. Hatfield throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Hatfield fails with the takedown. Hatfield leaves Frost with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. A swing and a miss from Frost. Frost throws a series of strikes that have Hatfield backpedaling.
Hatfield shoots in for a takedown but Frost shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hatfield throws a leg kick but Frost sees it coming and checks it nicely. Frost takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Hatfield swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Frost. Hatfield connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Hatfield connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hatfield lands a nice hook to Frost's body. Frost takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Hatfield tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Frost defends well and Hatfield ends up having to push Frost into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Hatfield throws a leg kick that is checked and Frost counters with a one-two to the body. Frost lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hatfield's sensitive parts. Frost lands a jab. Hatfield bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Frost's head. Hatfield tries for a takedown but Frost sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Frost tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hatfield swats him away and circles back towards the center. Frost forces Hatfield back against the cage and clinches. A nice right hand lands inside from Frost. Frost tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hatfield is looking for a takedown. Stalling in the clinch from Frost.
Hatfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Hatfield throws a right and a left that Frost avoids nicely. Hatfield throws a one two combo.
Frost tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hatfield sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Frost somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hatfield fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Frost avoids it really well and circles away. Hatfield stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Hatfield throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frost fails to land the takedown. Sloppy strikes from Frost. Those never looked like landing. Hatfield tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Frost defends well and Hatfield ends up having to push Frost into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Hatfield throws a combination that misses and Frost counters with a nice body shot. Hatfield with a hook. Frost loads up on a big right hand but Hatfield slips the punch. Hatfield drives through with a takedown into Frost's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Hatfield trying to control but Frost is working from the bottom. Frost wants to stand but Hatfield is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hatfield throws a big right hand that misses. Hatfield prevents Frost from getting back to his feet. Hatfield has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Hatfield passes Frost's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Frost on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Hatfield not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Frost wants to get back to his feet. Hatfield is looking for a kimura but Frost is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hatfield to get the leverage. Hatfield seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Hatfield is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hatfield prevents Frost from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Devil Anse Hatfield will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Frost keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frost gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Frost wants to stand up but Hatfield is controlling him. Hatfield with a flurry of punches that miss. Hatfield trying to control but Frost is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hatfield accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Frost wants to stand but Hatfield is controlling the position. Hatfield stands up over Frost, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Hatfield won't allow Frost to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hatfield scoring with some ground and pound. Frost wants to stand up but Hatfield is controlling him. Hatfield stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frost swivels though and keeps the full guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hatfield accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Hatfield wants to control from the top but Frost keeps moving. Hatfield lands a couple of decent looking shots. Hatfield chips away with some ground and pound. Hatfield trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Frost manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Hatfield working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Frost doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Frost manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Hatfield is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Frost defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hatfield wants to sweep but no luck. Frost wanted to stand there but Hatfield had control of the position. Hatfield escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Frost gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Frost trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hatfield's guard. Hatfield controls Frost momentarily but Frost frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hatfield keeping moving, preventing Frost from controlling successfully. Hatfield being controlled here, momentarily. Hatfield throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Hatfield controls Frost momentarily but Frost frees himself.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Hatfield throws a nice looking combination but Frost bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Frost stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Frost connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hatfield's hands. Frost stuffs the takedown attempt from Hatfield. Hatfield gets slowly back to his feet. Hatfield walks into a straight right hand from Frost.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hatfield is looking to score with low kicks. A telegraphed right hand from Hatfield misses the target. Hatfield connects with a nice looking jab.
A punch combination from Frost misses. Olaf Frost is winning the standup battle so far. Frost gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hatfield. Hatfield lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Frost lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hatfield throws a right hand that misses
and Frost counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hatfield's knee momentarily. Frost has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hatfield gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Frost regains guard.
Hatfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Frost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hatfield throws a big right hand that misses. Frost avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Hatfield scoring with punches to the head and body. Devil Anse Hatfield has got the better of the ground game so far. Frost wants to stand but Hatfield is controlling the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Devil Anse Hatfield will probably get the nod - 10:9. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hatfield misses with a takedown attempt - Frost sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Frost has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Frost there as he acknowledges the shot. Hatfield shoots in for a takedown but Frost shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Hatfield changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Frost tries to avoid it but Hatfield manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Frost to the ground. Frost escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Olaf Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devil Anse Hatfield. Frost jabs Hatfield right on the nose. Hatfield blinks but takes it well. Frost slips a jab from Hatfield. Frost swinging wildly here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hatfield is defended easily by Frost. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Frost avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Frost appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Frost is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hatfield. Sloppy strikes from Hatfield. Those never looked like landing. Hatfield misses with a looping left. Nice defenses there by Frost.
That's one minute gone in the round. Frost looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Frost connects with the punch. Hatfield misses with a takedown attempt - Frost sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Hatfield takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Frost turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hatfield is defended easily by Frost. Frost appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Frost throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Frost shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hatfield but Hatfield pushes him off and we're back to square one. A slow jab from Frost misses its intended target. Frost cracks Hatfield with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Frost moves away from the strike by Hatfield. Hatfield jabbing away but nothing is landing. Hatfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frost.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Frost is looking to clinch but Hatfield is avoiding it.
Frost takes the fight into the clinch. Frost misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hatfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Hatfield walks into a jab. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hatfield swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A head kick misses from Frost. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hatfield, as that shot connected.
Frost throws a chopping leg kick but Hatfield manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Hatfield misses with a looping left. Frost is looking for a counter combo. Frost ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hatfield moves away. Frost tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hatfield swats him away and circles back towards the center. Hatfield slips a jab and a cross from Frost.
Good leg kick by Frost there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hatfield looking to score a takedown here. Frost is defending well but Hatfield drives through and ends up in Frost's guard. Hatfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Frost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Frost is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Hatfield looking to sit in guard and control but Frost gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Frost wants to control from the top but Hatfield keeps moving. Frost preventing the sweep. Frost wants to control from the top but Hatfield keeps moving. Hatfield working a defensive guard here.
That's four 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. Frost throws a big right hand that misses. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Frost trying to control the position from guard on top but Hatfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hatfield looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frost is one step ahead there. Frost controlling from the top position. Frost 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. Frost tries to free his leg and advance position but Hatfield is retaining full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Olaf Frost did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hatfield missing with a left hand there. Frost was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Hatfield throws a series of punches but Frost avoids them all with ease. Hatfield fails with a takedown attempt. Hatfield throws a hook but Frost avoids it easily. Hatfield misses with a lunging right hand
and Frost counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Frost moves away from the strike by Hatfield. A big left from Hatfield misses. Frost misses with a head kick.
Frost misses with a few strikes there.
Hatfield misses with a double jab.
Frost appears to be looking for a big counter. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hatfield throws out a powerful jab. Hatfield slips a jab and a cross from Frost.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Frost, right into the meat.
Hatfield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frost was well out of range. Poor timing from Hatfield. Frost went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Hatfield ducks right into an uppercut from Frost.
That's one minute gone in the round. Some wild striking there from Frost.
Hatfield misses with a straight right. An inside leg kick lands from Frost. Frost walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Hatfield looks to throw the jab but Frost is out of range. Frost tries to clinch up but Hatfield circles away and keeps his distance. Hatfield shoots in for a takedown but Frost shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Hatfield bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Frost wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Hatfield throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hatfield is putting a hurting on Frost here, landing some big shots from side control. Frost is trying to buck Hatfield off. Hatfield is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Frost has escaped the position, nice work there. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hatfield wants to control but Frost is keeping him busy. Hatfield goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Frost rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hatfield's guard! Nice work there by Frost! Hatfield isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Frost stacks Hatfield on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Frost!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hatfield wants to control but Frost postures up. Frost tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Hatfield is trying to get back to half guard. Frost moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Hatfield is looking to regain half guard here but Frost keeps moving and retains side control.
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. Frost wants to stand but Hatfield has his arm trapped. Hatfield tries to improve position but can't. Frost lands a nice forearm strike. Hatfield is trying to improve his position. Hatfield is not content to let Frost control the position. Hatfield tries to bench press Frost off him but Frost keeps the position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Frost tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. 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 Olaf Frost will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Frost misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hatfield pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Hatfield throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Frost counters with a series of strikes. Hatfield will be more careful next time no doubt. Frost moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Frost moves out of range as Hatfield strikes. Hatfield throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Frost. Frost misses with the combination.
Frost lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Frost slips under a jab from Hatfield. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hatfield tries to bum rush Frost with a series of wild strikes but Frost uses good footwork to avoid the assault. The crowd cheers as Frost lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hatfield doesn't seem phased though. Hatfield shoots in but Frost avoids the takedown attempt easily. Frost scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hatfield attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Hatfield misses with a double jab.
Frost connects with a solid leg kick. Hatfield has his takedown stuffed letting Frost counter with a right hand. Frost has closed the distance and engaged Hatfield in a clinch.
Hatfield wants a takedown.
Olaf Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devil Anse Hatfield. Frost is looking to control Hatfield's arms but Hatfield gets an underhook and turns him. Now Frost has his back to the cage. Hatfield is working for takedown but Frost is calmly controlling the position for now. Hatfield is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Hatfield prevents a body shot from Frost. Hatfield drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Frost gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Frost lands a right hand. Hatfield can't get the takedown.
Frost lands a hook to the side of the head. Hatfield is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Hatfield is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Frost misses with a punch to the body.
Hatfield is looking to take this one to the mat. Hatfield's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Frost effectively controlling the action here. Frost prevents a takedown attempt there.
Frost lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hatfield or not. Frost lands a shoulder strike. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A left hand lands to the body for Frost.
Frost lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hatfield backwards. A short body shot lands from Frost as the two fighters clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Hatfield's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Frost lands a nice uppercut. Hatfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Hatfield misses with a combination
and Frost counters with a nice uppercut. Frost lands a head kick. Hatfield smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hatfield pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Frost back to the cage. Hatfield follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Frost connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Frost connects with a right hand. Hatfield shakes it off. Frost rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hatfield moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Hatfield doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. The crowd cheers as Hatfield lands an impressive looking overhand right. Frost doesn't seem phased though. Hatfield avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Frost has his takedown stuffed so Hatfield counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Frost wants to stand and escape but Hatfield is having none of it. Hatfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Frost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hatfield lands a couple of digs. Hatfield throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hatfield's corner. There ya go! There ya go! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hatfield keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Frost's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hatfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Frost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hatfield postures up and lands a big shot to Frost's brow. Hatfield trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Hatfield loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Frost wants to stand but Hatfield is controlling the position. Hatfield throwing strikes from guard but Frost blocks nicely. Frost is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Hatfield landing with the ground and pound. Frost working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hatfield.
And that's the end of the fight! Olaf Frost showed his dominance in that final round. I think Frost 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 48:47 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 48:47 Judge William Peck scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olaf Frost! Olaf Frost retains his light heavyweight title! After winning the bout, Olaf Frost thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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