PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rawjon Rondough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Hatfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Rondough
vs
Hatfield

186 cm
18
171 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

180 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rawjon Rondough!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ricky Hatfield!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hatfield drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rondough parries the strikes from Hatfield easily there. Hatfield is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rondough to escape.
Hatfield controls the position.
Rondough is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hatfield off and has taken his back!

Rondough has got his arm under Hatfield's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Hatfield has spun round into Rondough's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Rondough is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatfield is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rondough trying to control the position.
Rondough is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rondough thows a huge punch but Hatfield dodges it nicely.
Hatfield slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rondough throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hatfield works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Rondough is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hatfield is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hatfield has escaped and now he's on top!
Rondough is trying to control the position but Hatfield postures up.
Hatfield looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rondough keeping moving, preventing Hatfield from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield is stalling in the full guard.
Rondough bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hatfield's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rondough pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hatfield is keeping the position for now.
Rondough trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hatfield's guard.
Rondough working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rondough accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hatfield manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rondough manages to get himself to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield wants to pass the guard but Rondough is keeping the position.
Hatfield is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rondough tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rondough utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rondough gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Hatfield counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rondough tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rondough is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hatfield looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hatfield postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Rawjon Rondough just wasn't active enough.
Rondough throws a head kick that misses.
Rondough with a lazy takedown attempt

and Hatfield counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rondough controls Hatfield momentarily but Hatfield frees himself.
Hatfield throwing strikes but missing.
Rondough trying to keep a closed guard but Hatfield is proving a slippery customer.

Rondough 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield tries to free his leg and advance position but Rondough is retaining full guard.
Hatfield is looking to work some ground and pound but Rondough has wrist control.
Rondough looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hatfield is one step ahead there.
Hatfield throws a big right hand that misses.
Hatfield is stalling in the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rondough keeping full guard, as Hatfield tries to pass.
Rondough is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Rawjon Rondough wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Hatfield throws a big shot that misses.

Hatfield shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rondough manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield preventing the sweep.
Hatfield stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rondough swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hatfield throws a strike but Rondough rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hatfield looking for a sweep. Not yet Hatfield, not yet.

Hatfield is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hatfield is breathing heavily.
Rondough is looking to stand up but Hatfield won't let him.
Hatfield is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Hatfield showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Rondough's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Rondough doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Hatfield counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rondough won't be happy with that.
Rondough tries to buck Hatfield off but Hatfield is having none of it.
Hatfield moves into full mount!
Rondough blocking the ground and pound.
Rondough is squirming around, avoiding Hatfield's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poor strikes thrown by Hatfield there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Hatfield takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rondough tries to hold on but Hatfield pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rondough is looking to get to half guard.
Rondough really wants to buck Hatfield off and get back to his feet.
Hatfield pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Rondough tries to lock up and control but Hatfield gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hatfield prevents Rondough from getting the reversal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield trying to control but Rondough is having none of it.
Ricky Hatfield has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rondough is desperately trying to improve his position but Hatfield has a good base and remains in mount.
Rondough tries to hold on but Hatfield postures up.
Hatfield trying to control but Rondough is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rondough tries to reverse the position but Hatfield maintains control.
Hatfield controlling the position easily from mount.
Rondough is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rondough tries to lock up and control but Hatfield gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hatfield controlling from the full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rondough is looking to get to half guard.
Rondough is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rondough is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hatfield is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rondough slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Hatfield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hatfield has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Hatfield!