PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rasmus Reedtz (ranked 22 p4p, 189 weight class) and Riley Hatfield (ranked 6 p4p, 33 weight class). Hatfield has chosen Cruel World- Willie Nelson as his entrance music. Riley Hatfield acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Reedtz
vs
Hatfield

175 cm
35
160
28 - 13 - 0

174 cm
29
160
18 - 10 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Good kicks
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Urban Fighter
PWNAGE™

NARCOS
Bondi MMA 🏝️

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rasmus Reedtz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Riley Hatfield!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Ron Honeybunn.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hatfield throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reedtz has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A big left from Hatfield misses.
A big left from Hatfield misses.
Hatfield throws a leg kick but Reedtz moved away.
Hatfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reedtz manages to avoid it.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut.
Reedtz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hatfield.
Reedtz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A lazy left from Hatfield finds it's target.
Nice defenses there by Hatfield.
Good shot there by Hatfield.
Reedtz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Reedtz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hatfield lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hatfield thuds his right hand into Reedtz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Reedtz misses with a wild body shot.

Reedtz dives in and scores a takedown into Hatfield's guard.
Reedtz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hatfield is looking to stand up but Reedtz isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hatfield pushes Reedtz off and gets back to his feet.
Reedtz shoots for a double leg takedown but Hatfield sprawls well. He's pushed Reedtz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A slow jab from Reedtz misses its intended target.
Nice shot by Hatfield.
Riley Hatfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hatfield fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reedtz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hatfield looks to land a combination but Reedtz avoids it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Hatfield misses the target.
Hatfield connects with a looping right hand.
Nice defenses there by Reedtz.
A big right from Hatfield misses.
Reedtz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Reedtz takes one on the button.
Hatfield might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hatfield on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donk. Hatfield catches Reedtz right on the button with a cross.
Reedtz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reedtz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hatfield.
Reedtz throws a counter high kick but Hatfield was just alert enough to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Reedtz catches Hatfield right on the button with a cross.
A big left from Hatfield misses.
A jab from Hatfield does it's job there.
Reedtz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Hatfield.

Reedtz gets a double leg takedown into Hatfield's guard.
Reedtz slips nicely into half guard.
Hatfield wants to get back to his feet.
Reedtz content to control rather than advance.
Hatfield taking some punishment here, with Reedtz in his half guard.
Hatfield is refusing to be controlled, as Reedtz sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reedtz controlling the action here.

Hatfield kicks Reedtz off and gets back to his feet.
Reedtz moves out of range of the strikes.
Reedtz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Reedtz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Reedtz throws a front kick aimed at Hatfield's knee but Hatfield avoids it well.
Hatfield misses with a hook.
A cross from Hatfield lands.
Reedtz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hatfield closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheers as Hatfield lands an impressive looking overhand right. Reedtz doesn't seem phased though.
Good work by Hatfield as he checks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hatfield! But no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Reedtz misses the target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hatfield lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Reedtz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Reedtz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reedtz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

Reedtz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hatfield's half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reedtz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Reedtz lands strikes from half guard.
Reedtz is taking a breather. Hatfield says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Reedtz winds up and cracks Hatfield with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Reedtz is taking a breather. Hatfield says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hatfield tries to kick Reedtz off but Reedtz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Hatfield dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hatfield lands a glancing blow to the side of Reedtz's head.
Reedtz shoots for a takedown but Hatfield saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice defenses there by Reedtz.
Reedtz dives in for a single leg takedown but Hatfield sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Hatfield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Riley Hatfield seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reedtz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Donk. Hatfield catches Reedtz right on the button with a cross.
Reedtz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reedtz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hatfield defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rasmus Reedtz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hatfield throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reedtz.
Hatfield connects with a body shot that sends Reedtz's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reedtz lands a glancing blow to the side of Hatfield's head.
Reedtz shoots in but no luck this time.
Hatfield checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hatfield connects with a jab.
Reedtz lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hatfield steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reedtz.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatfield takes a swing at Reedtz's ribcage but misses.
Hatfield lands a head shot.
Nice body punch from Hatfield.
Hatfield misses with a hook.
Reedtz tries to move into range but Hatfield moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hatfield misses with a right hand

and Reedtz counters with a shoot takedown. Hatfield fights it but they end up in guard.
Reedtz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Hatfield wriggles free and stands up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hatfield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reedtz was well out of range. Poor timing from Hatfield.
It looked like Reedtz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reedtz tries to move into range but Hatfield moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Reedtz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hatfield counters with a stiff right hand.
A left lands for Reedtz.
Hatfield missing with a left hand there. Reedtz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reedtz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Reedtz cracks Hatfield with a good jab.
Reedtz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hatfield throws out the jab.
Reedtz ducks under a wild hook from Hatfield.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reedtz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hatfield checks it well.
Reedtz slips under a jab from Hatfield.
Reedtz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reedtz half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hatfield misses with a looping left.
Reedtz shoots in looking for a takedown. Hatfield tries to sprawl out of it but Reedtz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hatfield manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Reedtz or perhaps it was just good defense by Hatfield, which made it look bad.

Hatfield tries to sprawl but Reedtz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hatfield scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Reedtz manages to mount him!
Reedtz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hatfield is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reedtz lands a heavy elbow.
Reedtz lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hatfield is in a horrible position here. Reedtz smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hatfield in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hatfield really wants to buck Reedtz off and get back to his feet.
Hatfield has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reedtz controlling from the full mount.
Hatfield wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Reedtz with the ground and pound from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reedtz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hatfield is trying to stand.
Reedtz looking to control but Hatfield is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hatfield squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Reedtz lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Reedtz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hatfield is looking to escape.
Hatfield wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Riley Hatfield will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Reedtz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hatfield.
Hatfield lunges at Reedtz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Reedtz's hand.
Hatfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reedtz manages to avoid it.
Hatfield lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hatfield looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reedtz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hatfield misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reedtz throws a looping overhand right but Hatfield ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hatfield! But no joy.
Reedtz moves out of range of the strikes.
Reedtz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hatfield.
Reedtz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Hatfield was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

Reedtz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hatfield wants to get back to his feet but Reedtz is dominant here and he's now got Hatfield's back!
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!
Reedtz lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Reedtz.
Reedtz landing with strikes.
Hatfield is trying to get back to his feet but Reedtz has full control of the position and if anything, Hatfield has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Rasmus Reedtz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hatfield is trying to shake Reedtz off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Reedtz won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Hatfield throws a series of punches but Reedtz avoids them all with ease.
Reedtz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Riley Hatfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Hatfield gets caught napping as Reedtz dives in and scores a takedown. Hatfield manages to retain guard.
Reedtz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hatfield wants to get back to his feet but Reedtz passes into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Reedtz connects with a nice short shot to Hatfield's temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reedtz wants to pass to mount but Hatfield is defending the position.
Reedtz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Reedtz in particular looking to stall.
Reedtz prevents Hatfield from standing back up.
Reedtz trying to control from Hatfield's half guard. Hatfield has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Reedtz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hatfield has momentary wrist control but Reedtz slips an elbow through the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reedtz trying to control the position from guard on top but Hatfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hatfield is looking to stand up but Reedtz isn't so interested in that idea.
Reedtz slips nicely into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hatfield tries to kick Reedtz off but Reedtz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Reedtz slips a nice elbow through Hatfield's hands, connecting with Hatfield's forehead.

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.
Reedtz wants to pass to mount but Hatfield is defending the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Reedtz connects with a nice short shot to Hatfield's temple.
Hatfield pushes Reedtz off but Reedtz dives into side control.
Hatfield is trying to buck Reedtz off.
Reedtz takes a little break here. Hatfield wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Reedtz trying to control the position but Hatfield is working away.
Reedtz works to advance to full mount. Hatfield defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rasmus Reedtz clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Reedtz staying out of range there.
It looked like Reedtz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reedtz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hatfield.
Hatfield is looking to chop away at Reedtz's legs.
Reedtz throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hatfield avoids it.
Hatfield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reedtz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hatfield pinned against the cage. Hatfield gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hatfield takes one to the side of the head.
Hatfield throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reedtz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hatfield.
Reedtz slips under a jab.
Reedtz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatfield swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Reedtz counters with a quick kick to the body but Hatfield blocks it.
Reedtz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hatfield connects with a good right hand that stumbles Reedtz. Reedtz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice shot by Hatfield.
Reedtz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Reedtz throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Reedtz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hatfield has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hatfield and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hatfield thuds his right hand into Reedtz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big right from Hatfield misses.
Reedtz closes the distance and clinches up with Hatfield, looking for a takedown. Reedtz pushes Hatfield against the cage but Hatfield circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hatfield lands a leg kick that knocks Reedtz off balance momentarily.
Hatfield slips under a jab.
Hatfield tries to land a front kick but Reedtz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hatfield misses with a low kick.
Reedtz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hatfield slips under a jab from Reedtz.
Hatfield swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hatfield uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Reedtz has time to react.
A slow jab from Hatfield misses its intended target.
Reedtz feinted with a counter takedown.
A big left from Hatfield misses.
Reedtz shoots in but Hatfield avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rasmus Reedtz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hatfield throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut.
Hatfield tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reedtz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reedtz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Reedtz takes one to the chin there.

Reedtz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hatfield was covering up waiting for the punch and Reedtz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reedtz is in close to Hatfield's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Reedtz is stalling in the full guard.
Reedtz trying to control but Hatfield is working from the bottom.
Reedtz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reedtz wants to control from the top but Hatfield keeps moving.
Reedtz tries to free his leg and advance position but Hatfield is retaining full guard.
Reedtz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Reedtz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hatfield swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reedtz advances position into side control!
Hatfield tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Hatfield really wants to buck Reedtz off and get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reedtz controlling the pace for now.
Hatfield wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Reedtz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hatfield is looking to escape.
Reedtz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hatfield is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Hatfield dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Hatfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reedtz throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Reedtz.

Hatfield gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Reedtz to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Hatfield has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Reedtz is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

Reedtz gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Hatfield manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Reedtz keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
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 has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hatfield has Reedtz pressed against the cage.
Hatfield is looking to control Reedtz's arms but Reedtz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hatfield has his back to the cage.
Hatfield tries to circle away but Reedtz has him pinned against the cage.
Hatfield tries to break free but Reedtz pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatfield is trying to maintain a safe position but Reedtz gets an underhook and turns Hatfield into the cage.
Hatfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Reedtz.

Hatfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reedtz misses with a series of wild punches.
Hatfield throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reedtz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Reedtz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hatfield.
Reedtz avoids the head kick by Hatfield.
Reedtz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hatfield.
A leg kick checked by Hatfield.
A little jabbing left from Hatfield on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hatfield throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reedtz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hatfield feints and then cracks Reedtz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reedtz down.
A leg kick checked by Hatfield.
Reedtz misses with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Reedtz throws a low kick but Hatfield moves out of range easily.
Hatfield throws a right hand that Reedtz ducks under and follows up with a left that Reedtz also avoids with ease.
Hatfield misses with a hook. Reedtz ducked under it nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reedtz.
Reedtz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Hatfield gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reedtz looking to pass the guard.

Hatfield has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Reedtz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hatfield wants to stand but Reedtz is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reedtz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Reedtz distracts Hatfield with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rasmus Reedtz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reedtz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Reedtz prevents Hatfield from getting back to his feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hatfield connects with a leg kick.

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.
Reedtz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hatfield lands a jab-cross combination.
Hatfield connects with a high kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hatfield. That's going to slow Reedtz down.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut
and Reedtz counters with an outside leg kick.
Reedtz connects with a jab.
Hatfield uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reedtz.
Hatfield throws a low kick but Reedtz moves out of range easily.
Reedtz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hatfield is out of range.
Hatfield throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reedtz lands a nice shot to the body.
Hatfield misses with a straight left.
Reedtz shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Reedtz.
A left and a right from Hatfield both land. Nice combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Riley Hatfield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hatfield 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 46:49
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riley Hatfield!
Riley Hatfield is the new lightweight champion!
Riley Hatfield seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.