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Event:
MMA Hype -48-
Date: Apr 05, 2025 |
#R1#
Hatfield steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duck.
Hatfield lands a glancing blow to the side of Duck's head.
Long Duck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hatfield stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hatfield ducks under a wild hook from Duck.
Hatfield is looking to counter the offense by Duck and move into the clinch.
Hatfield scores with a jab to the body.
Duck throws an overhand right that lands on Hatfield's shoulder, as Hatfield tries to avoid the shot.
Hatfield is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Duck throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Duck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duck tries to move into range but Hatfield moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Duck throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hatfield lands a nice looking body shot.
A big right from Duck misses.
It looked like Hatfield wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duck feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hatfields jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Duck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hatfield.
Duck takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Hatfield misses with a body shot.
Duck now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hatfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duck takes one on the button.
Hatfield with a nice cross.#ROC#Duck is rocked!
Duck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Hatfield wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Duck looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hatfield blocks a jab.
Hatfield misses with a looping left.
Duck swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hatfield connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Duck takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hatfield throws a jab but it's blocked by Duck.
A left lands for Hatfield.
Duck misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2#
Hatfield avoids the body shot from Duck.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hatfield swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hatfield looks to throw the jab but Duck is out of range.
It seemed like Duck was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hatfield avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hatfield swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hatfield looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hatfield lands with an overhand left.
Duck ducks under a wild hook from Hatfield.
Duck misses with a body punch
and Hatfield cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hatfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hatfield slips under a jab from Duck.
Duck is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hatfield.
Duck throws a series of punches but Hatfield avoids them all with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Hatfield on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hatfield works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A punch combination from Hatfield misses.
Duck on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
Hatfield throws a shot from downtown. Duck moves away and avoids it.
Duck bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hatfield's head backwards.
Duck throws a series of punches but Hatfield moves out of range.
Duck walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Hatfield drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Duck swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Hatfield's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Long Duck!
A determined Long Duck didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
The defeated Giovani Hatfield had this to say: 'I had COVID'. |
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Event:
MMA Hype -35-
Date: Feb 19, 2025 |
#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Hatfield darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hatfield dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hatfield lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Allen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hatfield cracks Allen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hatfield lands with a straight right. Allen didn't see that one coming.
Hatfield lands a body shot.
Hatfield lands with a nice body punch.
Hatfield moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
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 takes a swing at Allen's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Hatfield digs a good body shot into Allen's ribs.
Hatfield throws a series of punches but Allen avoids them all with ease.
Allen throwing a counter right hand but Hatfield manages to avoid it.
Hatfield connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Allen's hands.
Hatfield throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hatfield throws a body punch but Allen moves out of range.
Allen looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Hatfield swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Allen.
Hatfield throws a body punch but Allen moves out of range.
Allen takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Hatfield misses the shot to the body.
Allen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hatfield.
Hatfield lands a slapping body shot.
Allen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hatfield throws a leg kick but Allen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Allen misses the target.
Allen takes one on the button.
Hatfield throws out a powerful jab.
Allen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Allen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hatfield.
Hatfield looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Nice jab there from Hatfield.
Hatfield lands with a shot to the body.
Hatfield scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hatfield lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice body punch from Hatfield.
Hatfield is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Allen.
Allen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hatfield lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Hatfield clobbers Allen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hatfield connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hatfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hatfield is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Allen rather than just go for the knockout.
Hatfield comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hatfield connects with a body shot.
Hatfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Allen manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Allen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Allen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hatfield throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Allen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giovani Hatfield dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Allen takes one to the side of the head.
Allen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hatfield misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Allen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Giovani Hatfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hatfield takes a swing at Allen's ribcage but misses.
Allen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Allen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hatfield fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Allen misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatfield scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Allen doesn't seem bothered though.
Allen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Allen there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Hatfield throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Allen counters with a straight right hand.
Hatfield wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hatfield throws a lazy uppercut
and Allen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hatfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hatfield scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Allen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hatfield connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Allen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hatfield throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Hatfield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Allen was well out of range. Poor timing from Hatfield.
Hatfield scores with a jab to the head.
Allen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Allen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hatfield lands with a nice body punch.
Hatfield throws an off balance right hand
and Allen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hatfield throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Allen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hatfield throws out the jab.
Allen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Sloppy strikes from Hatfield. Those never looked like landing.
Hatfield lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Allen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hatfield scores with a jab to the body.
Allen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hatfield.
An attempted straight right counter from Allen misses the target.
Hatfield cracks a nice hook into Allen's ribs.
Allen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hatfield to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Hatfield.#T4#
Hatfield digs a good hook to Allen's body.
Hatfield has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hatfield lands a nice looking body shot.
Hatfield thuds a left hand into Allen's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hatfield takes a swing at Allen's ribcage but misses.
Hatfield dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Allen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giovani Hatfield showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hatfield misses with a body shot.
Hatfield with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Allen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hatfield throws a body shot but no joy.
Allen is looking to counter punch.
Hatfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Allen.
As Hatfield looks to move away, Allen throws a big counter combo but Hatfield just gets out of the way.
Hatfield looks to throw the jab but Allen is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Allen misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatfield connects with a body shot.
Giovani Hatfield seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hatfield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Allen was well out of range. Poor timing from Hatfield.
A counter left hand to the body from Allen misses its target.#T1#
Hatfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Allen moves away.
Allen is looking for a counter combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hatfield. Allen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Allen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hatfield misses the shot to the body.
Hatfield lands a jab to Allen's midsection.
Allen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hatfield.
Hatfield lands a right hook to the body.
#T2#
Hatfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hatfield throws a lazy right hand but Allen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hatfield moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hatfield looks to land a combination but Allen avoids it well.
Allen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hatfield dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hatfield bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Allen's head backwards.
Hatfield lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Allen at a distance.
#T3#
Hatfield throws a one two combo.
Hatfield uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A jab from Hatfield does it's job there.
Hatfield throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Allen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Edgar Allen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hatfield jabs at Allen's body.
A lazy left from Hatfield finds it's target.
Hatfield scores with a hook to the body. Allen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheers as Hatfield lands an impressive looking overhand right. Allen doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
Hatfield rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Allen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hatfield lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Allen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hatfield thuds a left hand into Allen's body.
Allen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hatfield throws a body punch but Allen moves out of range.
It looked like Allen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giovani 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 25:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 25:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giovani Hatfield!
Giovani Hatfield took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Bloodbath MMA Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
MMA Hype -26-
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
#R1#
Hatfield throws a sloppy body shot
letting Coca counter with a right hand.
Giovani Hatfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hatfield lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Coca circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Coca wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Coca lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Coca lands a lovely overhand right.
Hatfield lands a body shot.
Hatfield lands a nice shot that snaps Coca's head back.
Hatfield lands with a good body shot.
Coca takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hatfield dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hatfield cracks a nice hook into Coca's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hatfield stuns Coca with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice jab there from Hatfield.
Hatfield throws a right and a left that both miss.
Coca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Hatfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Coca is just out of range.
Coca lands with an overhand left.
Nice uppercut lands for Hatfield. That snapped Coca's head back.
Hatfield with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hatfield throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Coca to counter with a crisp jab.
Hatfield fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Coca looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hatfield comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hatfield scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Coca doesn't seem bothered though.
Hatfield scores with a shot to the body.
Coca misses with a straight left.
Hatfield throws a right and a left that Coca avoids nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hatfield.
A combination from Hatfield does no damage. #T2#
Hatfield takes a swing at Coca's ribcage but misses.
Coca is looking to counter with head kicks.
Coca throws the left hand but Hatfield avoids the punch easily.
A right-left combo lands from Hatfield.
Coca throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hatfield misses with a looping left.
Coca looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Coca on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hatfield cracks Coca with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hatfield lands a body shot.
Hatfield lands with a nice body punch.
Jab from Hatfield.
Coca throws a jab when Hatfield was well out of range.
Coca takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Hatfield tries to bum rush Coca with a series of wild strikes but Coca uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hatfield looks to land a combination. Coca sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hatfield fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Coca looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hatfield swinging wildly here.
Hatfield staying out of range there.
Hatfield misses with a looping right.
Hatfield wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Coca throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hatfield connects with a body shot that sends Coca's belly button to the back.
Coca gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hatfield swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T4#
Hatfield comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab from Hatfield.
Hatfield lands with an uppercut that bounces Coca off the cage and back into range.
Hatfield digs a good body shot into Coca's ribs.
Hatfield scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A shot to the liver by Hatfield. Beautiful body shot.
Coca takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hatfield throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Coca on the side of the head.
Hatfield scores with a crisp jab that stopped Coca in his tracks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hatfield digs a good body shot into Coca's ribs.
Hatfield throws a nice looking combination but Coca bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hatfield looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Coca takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giovani Hatfield dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Hatfield throws an off balance right hand
and Coca counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hatfield moves away from the strike by Coca.
Hatfield connects with a looping right hand.
Hatfield lands a right hook to the body.
Coca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hatfield throws out a powerful jab.
Coca tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Coca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hatfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatfield cracks Coca with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hatfield throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hatfield connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab from Hatfield finds it's way through Coca's defenses. #T1#
Hatfield scores with a hook.
A low kick from Coca is predictable there
and Hatfield counters with a left to the body.
Coca misses with a few strikes there.
Hatfield looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Coca throws an overhand right that lands on Hatfield's shoulder, as Hatfield tries to avoid the shot.
Hatfield takes a swing at Coca's ribcage but misses.
Coca wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hatfield comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hatfield is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Coca rather than just go for the knockout.
Good standup being displayed there by Hatfield as he connects with a hook.
Hatfield misses the shot to the body.
Coca with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hatfield to score with a decent uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Hatfield. Those never looked like landing.
Coca throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hatfield counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hatfield cracks Coca with a good jab.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hatfield with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Giovani Hatfield seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hatfield scores with a shot to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Coca might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hatfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Coca is just out of range.
Hatfield misses with a series of wild punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Coca misses the target.
Hatfield jabs at Coca's body.
Hatfield scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hatfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coca.
It looked like Coca was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jab by Hatfield.
Coca looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A slow jab from Coca misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Coca throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Hatfield scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Coca tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hatfield manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Coca throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Coca takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hatfield checks a leg kick.
Coca has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Coca takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Coca takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Coca throws a shot from downtown. Hatfield moves away and avoids it.
Coca takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hatfield misses with a body shot.
Coca is looking to counter punch.
Hatfield dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hatfield scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Sloppy strikes from Hatfield. Those never looked like landing.
Hatfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hatfield connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hatfield throws an overhand right that lands on Coca's shoulder, as Coca tries to avoid the shot.
Hatfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hatfield rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Coca cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Coca throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Coca drops his hands momentarily and Hatfield takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hatfield misses with a two punch combination.
Hatfield throws a big shot that misses.
Coca connects with a looping right hand.
Hatfield connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giovani Hatfield showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Coca's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Coca takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hatfield uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Coca has time to react.
Hatfield chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Coca can pounce on him.
Hatfield connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hatfield fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Coca looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hatfield misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Coca on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hatfield scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hatfield cracks Coca with an open hand slap.
Coca takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Coca avoids a punch combination nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coca blocks a jab.#T1#
A big right from Hatfield misses.
Coca tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hatfield swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hatfield dips to his left and cracks Coca with an uppercut!
A leg kick checked by Hatfield.
Hatfield jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab lands there for Hatfield.
Hatfield misses with a looping right.
Coca tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hatfield appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Coca slips under a jab.
Coca takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Coca on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hatfield misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Hatfield dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Coca clinches up against the cage.
Hatfield will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Coca up against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hatfield lands a hook that snaps the head of Coca backwards.
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!#TD#
Coca pulls guard.
Hatfield wanted to stand there but Coca had control of the position.
Hatfield sitting in guard here, content to control.
Coca is adopting a defensive guard.
Hatfield tries to stand but Coca is controlling from the bottom. #T3#
Coca looking for a sweep. Not yet Coca, not yet.
Hatfield controlling from the top position.
Coca is trying to keep Hatfield in close.
Coca pulls Hatfield in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hatfield lands a nice hook to Coca's body. Coca takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Filippo Coca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Coca staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Coca on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hatfield scores with a nice right hand.
#T4#
Hatfield lands a nice looking body shot.
Coca is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hatfield.
Hatfield throws an overhand right that lands on Coca's shoulder, as Coca tries to avoid the shot.
Hatfield jabs Coca right on the nose. Coca blinks but takes it well.
Hatfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Coca takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hatfield digs a good hook to Coca's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some bone on bone action there as Hatfield checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hatfield lands with a good body shot.
Coca takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hatfield dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hatfield scores with a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giovani Hatfield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hatfield winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giovani Hatfield!
Giovani Hatfield very nearly forgot to thank Bloodbath MMA Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
MMA Hype -17-
Date: Dec 14, 2024 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Hatfield throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Volkov misses.
Volkov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hatfield in his tracks.
Hatfield is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volkov.
Volkov misses with a straight right.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut.
Volkov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Volkov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hatfield swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hatfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Volkov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A swing and a miss from Volkov.
Hatfield changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hatfield, as that shot connected.
Nice jab there from Volkov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hatfield steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Volkov.
Volkov digs a good hook to Hatfield's body.
Hatfield falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Volkov counter with a right hand.
Hatfield definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Volkov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hatfield.
Hatfield throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Volkov misses with a straight right.
Volkov misses with an uppercut. Hatfield saw that one coming.
Hatfield lands a glancing blow to the side of Volkov's head.
Hatfield pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Volkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hatfield lands the left hand.
Hatfield throws a jab when Volkov was well out of range.
Hatfield looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Volkov. Hatfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hatfield rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Volkov counters with a one-two to the body.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hatfield moves away.
A slow jab from Hatfield misses its intended target.
Volkov misses with a body shot.
Volkov throws out a loose jab but Hatfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Volkov misses.
Volkov lands a jab to Hatfield's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Hatfield misses.
Volkov throws an overhand right that lands on Hatfield's shoulder, as Hatfield tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Hatfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkov.
Hatfield jabs Volkov right on the nose. Volkov blinks but takes it well.
Volkov throws an overhand right that lands on Hatfield's shoulder, as Hatfield tries to avoid the shot.
Hatfield appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Volkov doesn't manage to clinch there - Hatfield circles away.
Volkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hatfield manages to avoid it.
Volkov swings for the body but Hatfield moves out of range.
Volkov looks to land a combination but Hatfield avoids it well.
Volkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hatfield.
Hatfield takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hatfield pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Volkov back to the cage. Hatfield follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Volkov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hatfield counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hatfield stuns Volkov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hatfield misses with a hook.
Hatfield scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hatfield throws a looping overhand right but Volkov ducks down to avoid it.
Hatfield throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Volkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hatfield.
Volkov scores with a sloppy right hand. Hatfield should have avoided that one. #T3#
Volkov misses with a looping left.
Volkov swings for the body but Hatfield moves out of range.
Volkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hatfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkov is just out of range.
Hatfield lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hatfield throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Volkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Volkov misses with a straight left.
Volkov throws the left hand but Hatfield avoids the punch easily.
Hatfield uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Volkov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hatfield. Volkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Hatfield. That snapped Volkov's head back.
No joy there for Hatfield, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Volkov! But no joy.
We've been informed that Volkov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hatfield scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Volkov stuns Hatfield with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Volkov looks to land a right hand but Hatfield moved out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hatfield slips under a jab from Volkov.
Hatfield misses with the combination.
#T4#
Hatfield misses with a wild body shot.
Hatfield avoids the body shot from Volkov.
Hatfield ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Donk. Hatfield catches Volkov right on the button with a cross.
Giovani Hatfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hatfield throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Hatfield.
Hatfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkov is just out of range.
Volkov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hatfield misses with a left hand
and Volkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Volkov throws a looping overhand right but Hatfield ducks down to avoid it.
Hatfield throws a right and a left that Volkov avoids nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volkov avoids the body shot from Hatfield.
Volkov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hatfield misses with a hook. Volkov ducked under it nicely.
Hatfield lands a head shot.
Hatfield lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Volkov circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Volkov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Giovani Hatfield will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Hatfield's corner calls for a 1-2. Hatfield obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hatfield will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hatfield connects with a single shot there.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Volkov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hatfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Volkov slips a jab from Hatfield.
Hatfield doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hatfield misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Volkov! But no joy.
Volkov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hatfield takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Volkov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Volkov lands with a nice body punch.
Volkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hatfield.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hatfield throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Giovani Hatfield is winning the standup battle so far.
Hatfield lands with a shot to the body.
Hatfield throws an off balance right hand
enabling Volkov to counter with a crisp jab.
Volkov walks into a stiff left hand from Hatfield.#T1#
Hatfield digs a good hook to Volkov's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Volkov. Hatfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Volkov defending well as Hatfield loads up on a big left hand.
Hatfield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hatfield connects with a body shot.
A big left from Volkov misses.
Hatfield throwing a counter right hand but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Volkov takes a swing at Hatfield's ribcage but misses.
Hatfield misses the shot to the body.
Volkov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Volkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hatfield on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hatfield scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Volkov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CL2#
Volkov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hatfield, pushing him back against the cage.
Volkov misses with some punches.
Volkov misses with a punch to the body.
Volkov lands a body punch.
Volkov lands a body shot in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkov misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Volkov fails to land.
A short right from Volkov.
Volkov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hatfield lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Volkov.
Hatfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Come on Volkov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A left hand lands to the body for Volkov.
Hatfield lands a left hand.
Hatfield tries to throw a body punch but Volkov avoids it by throwing Hatfield back against the cage.
Volkov lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Volkov.
Volkov tries a body shot but Hatfield blocks it.
Hatfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Volkov misses with the head strike.
Hatfield lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Volkov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hatfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hatfield blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Volkov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Volkov. #ROC2#Hatfield is rocked!#T3#
A body shot lands from Volkov.
Volkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Hatfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volkov is leaning against Hatfield and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Volkov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hatfield.
Volkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Hatfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volkov struggles to land a body shot inside as Hatfield controls his hands.
Hatfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Volkov.
Volkov lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Volkov.
Hatfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Volkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hatfield has a couple of punches blocked by Volkov.
Hatfield blocks a body shot from Volkov.
Hatfield lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hatfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Volkov.
Volkov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oh Hatfield is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Volkov lands an uppercut.
Volkov lands a left hand.
Volkov unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Hatfield! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Volkov is unloading with more strikes now! Hatfield drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ratibor Volkov!
An out of breath Ratibor Volkov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Giovani Hatfield stepped up to the mic, saying 'I had COVID'. |
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Event:
MMA Hype -10-
Date: Nov 10, 2024 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Perez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Perez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Perez wants to clinch up but Hatfield keeps it at a distance.
Perez seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nice jab there from Hatfield.
The fight stays on the outside here - Perez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hatfield slips a jab and a cross from Perez.
Hatfield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perez was well out of range. Poor timing from Hatfield.
Perez throws a right hand that Hatfield ducks under and follows up with a left that Hatfield also avoids with ease.
A nice side step and Hatfield releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hatfield fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Perez loads up on a big right hand but Hatfield slips the punch.#CL#
Perez clinches up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatfield misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Perez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Perez clinches up with Hatfield and pushes him back against the cage.
Perez blocks a body shot from Hatfield. #BC#
Perez breaks from the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Perez tries to clinch but Hatfield is having none of it.
Hatfield swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Perez throws a one two combo.
Hatfield connects with the punch.
Hatfield throws a good cross that connects.
Perez doesn't manage to clinch there - Hatfield circles away.
Hatfield connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hatfield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perez was well out of range. Poor timing from Hatfield.
Hatfield misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Perez throws a big counter combination but Hatfield scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hatfield jabs at Perez's body.
Hatfield swings for the body but Perez moves out of range.
Hatfield is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Perez rather than just go for the knockout.
Hatfield digs a good body shot into Perez's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hatfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perez manages to avoid it.#CL#
Perez has Hatfield up against the cage in a clinch.
Hatfield misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Perez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Perez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hatfield connects with a body shot that sends Perez's belly button to the back.
Perez tries to clinch up but Hatfield circles away and keeps his distance.
Perez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T2##CL#
Perez has managed to clinch.
Perez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Perez breaks the clinch.
Hatfield just misses with a punch to the body.
Hatfield connects with a body shot that sends Perez's belly button to the back.
Perez tries to clinch but Hatfield is having none of it.
Perez walks into a straight right hand from Hatfield.#CL#
Perez moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Perez breaks from the clinch.
Hatfield misses with a few strikes there.
Hatfield lands with an uppercut that bounces Perez off the cage and back into range.
Giovani Hatfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hatfield scores with a hook to the body. Perez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Perez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hatfield swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hatfield lands a nice shot to the body.
Hatfield dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Perez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hatfield counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hatfield lands a slapping body shot.
Perez tries to move into range but Hatfield moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hatfield just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Perez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hatfield throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hatfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Perez rushes Hatfield and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Perez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Perez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Perez tries to clinch
and Hatfield connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A left lands for Hatfield.
Hatfield lands with a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hatfield, as that shot connected.
#ROC2#Perez is rocked!
Hatfield is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Perez.
Oh Perez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hatfield throws a body punch but Perez moves out of range.
Perez wants to clinch up but Hatfield keeps it at a distance.
Perez throws a series of punches but Hatfield avoids them all with ease.
Hatfield looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hatfield lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Perez circles away quickly and effectively.
Perez seems to have got his legs back now.
Hatfield will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4#
Hatfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Perez gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Perez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hatfield jabs Perez right on the nose. Perez blinks but takes it well.
Hatfield lands a nice hook to Perez's body. Perez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A shot to the liver by Hatfield. Beautiful body shot.
Hatfield fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hatfield is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Perez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Perez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hatfield paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Perez is looking to clinch but Hatfield is avoiding it.
Hatfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perez manages to avoid it.#CL#
Perez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Perez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hatfield trying to stall but Perez improves his position.
Hatfield tries a body shot but Perez blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Perez breaks from the clinch.
Perez walks into a jab.
Hatfield fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hatfield throws a right and a left that Perez avoids nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giovani Hatfield dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Perez works over Hatfield's head and body with a nice combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hatfield. Perez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hatfield on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Perez clinches up against the cage.
Hatfield tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perez's elbow. #BC#
Perez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Perez forces Hatfield back against the cage and clinches.
Hatfield doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Perez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Perez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Perez clinches up against the cage.
Hatfield lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Perez backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Perez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Perez tries to clinch up.
Hatfield doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Perez throws a series of punches but Hatfield moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Hatfield misses.
Jab by Hatfield.
Perez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hatfield counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Hatfield lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hatfield throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Perez misses with the combination.
Hatfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hatfield shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Perez eats them both and turns towards Hatfield to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL#
Perez clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Perez manages to break the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hatfield lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hatfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perez.
Hatfield comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hatfield misses with a wild body shot.
Santiago Perez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Perez wants to clinch.
Hatfield fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Hatfield throws a body punch but Perez moves out of range.
A big left from Hatfield misses.
Perez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hatfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perez manages to avoid it.#CL#
Perez drives through and clinches with Hatfield against the cage.
Hatfield trying to stall but Perez improves his position.
Hatfield lands with a left to the head.
Hatfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hatfield has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Perez manages to break the clinch.
Perez misses with a lunging right hand
and Hatfield counters with a straight right hand.
Perez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hatfield eats them both and turns towards Perez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL#
Perez has closed the distance and engaged Hatfield in a clinch.
#BC#
Perez breaks the clinch.
Perez tries to clinch up but Hatfield circles away and keeps his distance.
Perez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hatfield with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Perez tries to clinch up.
Hatfield throws a one two combo.
#T3#
Hatfield connects with a crisp jab.
Hatfield misses with a combination
and Perez counters with a straight right hand.
Perez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hatfield throws a right and a left that Perez avoids nicely.
Giovani Hatfield seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Perez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hatfield with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A shot to the liver by Hatfield. Beautiful body shot.
Hatfield ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hatfield fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Perez clinches with his opponent.
Perez blocks a body shot from Hatfield.
Hatfield misses with the head strike.
Hatfield misses with some punches.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hatfield misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Perez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Perez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No joy there for Perez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hatfield changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Perez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Perez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hatfield rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Perez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hatfield scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Perez moves into the clinch.
Hatfield misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Perez breaks from the clinch.
Perez slips a jab and a cross from Hatfield.
Hatfield digs a good body shot into Perez's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hatfield looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hatfield. Perez does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Perez clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Perez breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Perez has Hatfield up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giovani Hatfield showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Hatfield with a hook.#CL#
Perez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice body punch from Perez.
Hatfield goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Perez taking a breather.
Hatfield misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Perez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Perez rushes Hatfield and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hatfield misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hatfield taking a breather.
Hatfield tries to throw a body punch but Perez avoids it by throwing Hatfield back against the cage.
Santiago Perez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Perez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Perez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hatfield paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Perez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Perez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hatfield swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hatfield misses with a hook.
Hatfield digs a good body shot into Perez's ribs.#T1##CL#
Perez clinches. #BC#
Perez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Perez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hatfield connects with a jab.
Hatfield loads up on a big right hand but Perez slips the punch.
Perez tries to clinch up.#CL#
Perez has closed the distance and engaged Hatfield in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hatfield tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perez's elbow.
Hatfield misses with a punch to the body.
Perez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#BC#
Perez breaks from the clinch.
Perez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hatfield throws a body shot but no joy.
Hatfield throws a big shot that misses.
Hatfield keeps the fight on the outside.
Perez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hatfield manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Perez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Santiago Perez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Perez moves away from the strike by Hatfield.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perez. Hatfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hatfield digs a good hook to Perez's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hatfield connects with a body shot that sends Perez's belly button to the back.
Hatfield digs a good body shot into Perez's ribs.
Hatfield connects with a body shot.
A big right from Hatfield misses.
Perez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Perez clinches with his opponent.
Perez misses with a punch on the inside.
Hatfield tries a body shot but Perez blocks it.
Hatfield tries to work over Perez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hatfield tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perez's elbow.
Hatfield working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hatfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Perez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hatfield lands a shoulder strike.
Hatfield looking to stall.
Perez is struggling to control the position.#T3#
Hatfield tries a body shot but Perez blocks it.
Hatfield tries to throw a body punch but Perez avoids it by throwing Hatfield back against the cage. #BC#
Perez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hatfield loads up on a big right hand but Perez slips the punch.
Perez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hatfield throws a shot to the body.
#CL#
Perez moves into the clinch successfully.
Hatfield misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hatfield tries a body shot but Perez blocks it.
#BC#
Perez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Perez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hatfield scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Perez is looking to clinch.
A nice side step and Hatfield releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hatfield lands a jab to the head.
Perez fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T4##KD2#
Hatfield lands a left and a right that send Perez crashing to the mat, dazed. Hatfield thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perez tries to clinch
and Hatfield counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Perez tries to clinch up but Hatfield circles away and keeps his distance.
Hatfield throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perez tries to clinch there but Hatfield circles away.
It seemed like Hatfield was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hatfield misses with a body shot.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hatfield struggles to land a body shot inside as Perez controls his hands.
#BC#
Perez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hatfield throws a sloppy body shot
and Perez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Perez moves into the clinch.
Hatfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Perez lands with a left to the head.
Perez throws a punch but it's blocked by Hatfield.
Hatfield working aggressively here.
Hatfield throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hatfield tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perez's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giovani Hatfield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hatfield winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giovani Hatfield!
Giovani Hatfield gave a mention to Bloodbath MMA Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
HFA 19
Date: Sep 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Freeman wants to clinch.
Freeman tries to clinch up.
Hatfield was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A shot to the body from Hatfield misses #CL2#
and Freeman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Freeman.
Hatfield is trying to break free.
Hatfield wants to break the clinch but can't.
Freeman tries to stall but Hatfield uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Freeman throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hatfield's defenses.
Hatfield blocks an elbow strike from Freeman.
Hatfield wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1#
Hatfield is trying to break free.
Freeman trying to control the position but instead, Hatfield has worked for underhooks and has pushed Freeman into the cage.
Hatfield definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Freeman pressing his opponent against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Freeman.
Freeman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Freeman looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by William Freeman.
Hatfield closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#It looks like William Freeman has been cut.
Freeman slips under a jab from Hatfield.
Freeman is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hatfield with a hook.
Hatfield lands a jab.
Freeman blocks a jab.
Freeman slips under a jab.
Hatfield throws the left hand but Freeman avoids the punch easily.
Hatfield scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Freeman doesn't seem bothered though.
Hatfield listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hatfield swings for the body but Freeman moves out of range.
#T3#
Hatfield pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Freeman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Freeman slips a jab from Hatfield.
Hatfield misses the shot to the body.
Hatfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Freeman is just out of range.
Freeman throws a counter combo.
Hatfield throws a looping overhand right but Freeman ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Freeman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Freeman stalling the fight.
Freeman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hatfield avoids the elbow strike from Freeman, against the cage.
Hatfield avoids the elbow strike from Freeman, against the cage.
#T4#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hatfield tries to break the clinch but Freeman is controlling the position.
Freeman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hatfield.
Hatfield blocks the elbow strike.
Hatfield stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Freeman pushes off an throws an elbow but Hatfield leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giovani Hatfield dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William Freeman's cut.
That's time! Hatfield's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hatfield is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Freeman.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hatfield. Freeman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hatfield misses with a straight left.
Freeman wants to clinch up but Hatfield keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Freeman takes the fight into the clinch.
Hatfield wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hatfield wants to get back to striking at distance but Freeman won't allow it.
Hatfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Freeman can do to turn this around?
Freeman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman lands an elbow that stopped Hatfield in his tracks for a moment.
Hatfield blocks an elbow strike from Freeman.
#T1#
Hatfield is trying to break the clinch but Freeman is controlling him.
Hatfield can't break the clinch.
Freeman lands a knee to the body.
Hatfield on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Freeman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Freeman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hatfield has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Freeman lands a damaging elbow.
Hatfield blocks the elbow strike.
#T2#
Freeman misses with an elbow strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Freeman.
Freeman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Freeman lands an elbow that stopped Hatfield in his tracks for a moment.
Freeman has Hatfield pressed against the cage.
Freeman wants to stall.
Hatfield tries to break the clinch but Freeman is controlling the position. #T3#
Freeman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hatfield looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Freeman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Freeman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hatfield's defenses.
Hatfield managing to block the knees to the body from Freeman.
Hatfield has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hatfield is trying to force a seperation but Freeman has the dominant position.#T4#
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.
Hatfield avoids a wild elbow strike from Freeman.
Freeman keeps control of Hatfield as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Freeman tries to land knees in the clinch but Hatfield avoids the damage to the body.
Freeman lands an elbow inside that Hatfield shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like Giovani Hatfield has been cut.
Hatfield avoids a wild elbow strike from Freeman.
Hatfield has had enough of the clinch but Freeman keeps him there for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Come on Freeman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hatfield working hard to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William Freeman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Freeman doesn't manage to clinch there - Hatfield circles away.
Hatfield throws a body shot but no joy.
Hatfield swats away the attempt to clinch by Freeman.
Hatfield throws a big counter combination but Freeman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Freeman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Freeman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hatfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Freeman manages to avoid it.
Hatfield throws out a powerful jab.
Hatfield is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Freeman.
Hatfield just misses with a punch to the body.
Hatfield throws a hook but Freeman blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatfield throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Freeman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hatfield moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hatfield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Freeman was well out of range. Poor timing from Hatfield.
Hatfield misses with a two punch combination.
#T1#
Hatfield throws a looping overhand right but Freeman ducks down to avoid it.
Freeman wants to clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hatfield bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Freeman's head backwards.
Some wild striking there from Hatfield.
Hatfield throws a jab when Freeman was well out of range.
Hatfield avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hatfield was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Freeman wants to clinch up but Hatfield keeps it at a distance.
Hatfield throws a right and a left that Freeman avoids nicely.
Freeman is looking to clinch but Hatfield is avoiding it.
Freeman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Freeman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hatfield.
Freeman tries to counter by closing the distance.
Freeman tries to close the distance and clinch but Hatfield swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Nice straight punches there by Hatfield. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hatfield.
Giovani Hatfield is winning the standup battle so far.
Hatfield takes a swing at Freeman's ribcage but misses.
Freeman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hatfield.
Hatfield wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Freeman tries to clinch there but Hatfield circles away.
Hatfield throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Freeman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hatfield swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hatfield avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Freeman looks to move away, Hatfield throws a big counter combo but Freeman just gets out of the way.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hatfield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Freeman was well out of range. Poor timing from Hatfield.#CL2#
Freeman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Freeman avoiding damage.
Freeman avoiding damage.
#T3#
Nice elbow from Freeman.
Freeman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hatfield wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Freeman is trying to maintain a safe position but Hatfield gets an underhook and turns Freeman into the cage.
Hatfield tries to break free but Freeman pushes him back against the cage.
Hatfield has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Freeman has Hatfield pressed against the cage, preventing Hatfield from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Freeman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hatfield's efforts to push away.
Freeman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hatfield looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
William Freeman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hatfield on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Freeman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Freeman lands a nice elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giovani Hatfield showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hatfield 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giovani Hatfield!
After the big win, Giovani Hatfield made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Bloodbath MMA Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1202 Round 1
Date: Aug 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Espinoza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hatfield.
Some wild striking there from Espinoza.
Hatfield fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hatfield swinging wildly here.
Hatfield misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hatfield swinging wildly here.
Hatfield avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hatfield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Hatfield does no damage.
Hatfield scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hatfield bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Espinoza's head.
Espinoza misses the shot to the body.
Hatfield appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A combination from Espinoza does no damage.
Espinoza misses with a double jab.
#T1#
Espinoza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hatfield.
Hatfield misses with a wild combination.
Espinoza appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hatfield misses with a double jab.
Espinoza throws a right and a left that Hatfield avoids nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hatfield! But no joy.
Espinoza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Espinoza misses.
Espinoza fails to land with a series of punches.
Espinoza throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hatfield counters with a stiff right hand.
Hatfield lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Espinoza. Hatfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Espinoza just misses with a punch to the body.
Espinoza thuds a left hand into Hatfield's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hatfield shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Espinoza eats them both and turns towards Hatfield to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hatfield moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T2#
Espinoza misses with a wild body shot.
Espinoza looks to score with a jab to the body but Hatfield is just out of range.
Hatfield lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hatfield scores with a one two! Espinoza had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hatfield.
Espinoza is looking to wear down Hatfield with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Espinoza throws a nice looking combination but Hatfield bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Espinoza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hatfield manages to avoid it.
Espinoza fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hatfield looks winded!
Espinoza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hatfield moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Espinoza dodges the punch combination from Hatfield.
Hatfield looks to land a combination but Espinoza avoids it well.
Espinoza ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Hatfield tries to keep at a distance but Espinoza has taken the fight into the clinch.
Espinoza stalling.
#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Espinoza.
Espinoza lands a body shot.
Espinoza pushes Hatfield back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Espinoza presses Hatfield against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hatfield takes a shot to the head.
Hatfield letting Espinoza take a breather here.
Espinoza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Espinoza lands a nice uppercut.
Espinoza leaning his opponent against the cage.#T4#
Espinoza lands a left hand.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Espinoza lands a right hand. #ROC#Hatfield is rocked!
Espinoza unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Hatfield! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Espinoza is unloading with more strikes now! Hatfield drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benjamin Espinoza! |
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