PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manny Horitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannibal Hatfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hannibal Hatfield will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Horitz
vs
Hatfield

180 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Monster MMA
The Fire Inside

Solid
Solid

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Manny Horitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hannibal Hatfield!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horitz has a takedown stuffed.
Horitz fails with a takedown attempt.
Horitz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hatfield as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Horitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horitz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Horitz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hatfield misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Hatfield tries to bench press Horitz off him but Horitz keeps the position.

Horitz goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hatfield has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Horitz but great work by Hatfield.
Hatfield cracks Horitz with a big right hand but Horitz just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Horitz tries to bench press Hatfield off him but Hatfield keeps the position.
Hatfield cracks Horitz with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Check out the look on Hatfield's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

It looks like Manny Horitz has been cut.

Hatfield is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Horitz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Horitz is looking to regain half guard here but Hatfield keeps moving and retains side control.
Horitz is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatfield working the ground and pound.
Horitz taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hatfield is looking to take a break and control but Horitz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Horitz is trying to get back to half guard.
Horitz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hatfield's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Horitz wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hatfield 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.
Horitz is looking to improve his position.
Hatfield wants to take a breather but Horitz is having none of it.
Hatfield lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Horitz tries to roll over but Hatfield keeps him under control.
Horitz is staying active underneath Hatfield, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Horitz is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield content to control rather than advance.

Hatfield is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hatfield looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Horitz is trying to get back to full guard.
Hatfield landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hatfield wants to control but Horitz is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Horitz tries to roll over but Hatfield keeps him under control.
Hatfield scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hatfield wants to take a breather but Horitz is having none of it.
Hatfield working the head and body with strikes.
Horitz wants to improve his position but Hatfield is controlling well.
Hatfield slips a nice elbow through Horitz's hands, connecting with Horitz's forehead.
Hatfield 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.
Horitz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horitz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horitz shoots for a takedown but Hatfield saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hatfield fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hannibal Hatfield dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Horitz's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Horitz has a takedown stuffed.
Hatfield misses with a series of wild punches.
Horitz has a takedown stuffed.
Nice combo by Hatfield! Oh, that's hurt him - Horitz falls to the canvas and Hatfield follows him into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hatfield wants to control but Horitz is keeping him busy.
Horitz is looking to regain half guard here but Hatfield keeps moving and retains side control.
Horitz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hatfield's best efforts.

Hatfield is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Horitz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Horitz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hatfield's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hatfield's back!

Hatfield defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hatfield fending off the submission attempt from Horitz.

Horitz is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Hatfield just trying to survive but Horitz is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hatfield breaks Horitz's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

Horitz throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hatfield escapes and throws Horitz's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Horitz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hatfield seems to be working for a kimura but Horitz defends the submission attempt.
Horitz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Horitz is looking for a sweep. Hatfield is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Horitz is working hard here to advance position.

Horitz looking for submissions off his back.
Hatfield works his way into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield working the body and head with strikes.
Hatfield wants to lay and pray for a moment but Horitz keeps working.
Horitz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hatfield scores with punches from side control.
Horitz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hatfield wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hatfield passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Horitz!
Hatfield with the ground and pound from mount.
Hatfield landing strikes from the mount.
Horitz is desperately trying to improve his position but Hatfield has a good base and remains in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield dominating with strikes here.
Hatfield tries to control but Horitz wriggling away.
Hatfield cracks Horitz with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Horitz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hannibal Hatfield has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hatfield scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Horitz?
Horitz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hatfield landing punches.
Horitz is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hannibal Hatfield showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Manny Horitz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Hatfield misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Horitz shoots in and drives through. Hatfield sprawls well.

Horitz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hatfield tries to strike but it doesn't land.

Horitz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hatfield, who protects the arm well.

Horitz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hatfield is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Horitz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Horitz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hatfield prevents Horitz from moving into mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horitz creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hatfield sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hatfield tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Horitz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hatfield is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hatfield sneaks back into half guard.
Horitz wants to pass to mount but Hatfield is defending the position.

Horitz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two 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.
Hatfield is pressing down on Horitz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Horitz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Horitz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hatfield avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hatfield wants to sweep but no luck.
Horitz looking to pass the guard.

Horitz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hatfield looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hatfield looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hatfield!
Horitz manages to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Horitz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Horitz working for a triangle but Hatfield defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hatfield's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Horitz working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hatfield has passed into half guard!

Hatfield is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hatfield wants to lay and pray for a moment but Horitz keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horitz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hatfield.
Hatfield is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Horitz is looking to improve his position.
Hatfield lands with a punch from half guard.
Hatfield trying to pass the guard but Horitz defending well.
Hatfield missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Horitz showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Russell Pearce scores the fight for Hannibal Hatfield!
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Hannibal Hatfield!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Hannibal Hatfield!

Hannibal Hatfield wins by unanimous decision!