PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Algernon Cadwallader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanzo Hasashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cadwallader 's entrance music is Algernon Cadwallader - Spit Fountain. A fine choice. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Cadwallader
vs
Hasashi

171 cm
20
159 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

178 cm
20
160 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

King of Fists

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Algernon Cadwallader !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hanzo Hasashi!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hasashi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cadwallader sprawls well. Cadwallader wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hasashi gets slowly back to his feet.
Cadwallader scores with a sloppy right hand. Hasashi should have avoided that one.
Cadwallader lands with a straight right. Hasashi didn't see that one coming.
Cadwallader ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hasashi moves away.
Cadwallader loads up on a big right hand but Hasashi slips the punch.
Cadwallader looks to score with a jab to the body but Hasashi is just out of range.

Hasashi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hasashi lands in his opponent's guard.
Hasashi stops Cadwallader from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasashi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cadwallader is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hasashi is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasashi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cadwallader is keeping the position for now.
Hasashi stops Cadwallader from standing up.

Cadwallader pushes Hasashi off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've been told by Cadwallader 's head coaches at LOD: Contenders that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cadwallader stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cadwallader wants it to stay on the feet.
Cadwallader rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hasashi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hasashi moves out of range of the strikes.
Cadwallader rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hasashi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cadwallader throws a poor cross that misses

and Hasashi counters by clinching up.
Hasashi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cadwallader gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Algernon Cadwallader has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hanzo Hasashi.
Hasashi tries for a takedown but Cadwallader manages to get underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cadwallader 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice straight punches there by Cadwallader . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cadwallader .
Algernon Cadwallader is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cadwallader lands with an uppercut that bounces Hasashi off the cage and back into range.
Cadwallader connects with a jab.
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!
Cadwallader paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Algernon Cadwallader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Cadwallader misses.
Hasashi moves away from the strike by Cadwallader .
Hasashi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cadwallader .
Cadwallader lands a head shot.
Hasashi throws a hook but Cadwallader avoids it easily.
Cadwallader misses with a straight right.
Cadwallader lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cadwallader .
Cadwallader connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cadwallader throws a shot from downtown. Hasashi moves away and avoids it.
Cadwallader is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hasashi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cadwallader sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hasashi somewhat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasashi avoids the body shot from Cadwallader .
Cadwallader swinging wildly here.
Cadwallader throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cadwallader looks to score with a jab to the body but Hasashi is just out of range.
Cadwallader stalks Hasashi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hasashi's face. Hasashi staggers backwards, shaken.
Hasashi moves out of range as Cadwallader strikes.
Hasashi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cadwallader circles away.
Hasashi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cadwallader ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hasashi moves away.
Hasashi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cadwallader defends it well.
Cadwallader scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cadwallader misses with a series of wild punches.
Hasashi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cadwallader swivels and escapes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cadwallader scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hasashi slips a jab from Cadwallader .
Hasashi slips under a jab from Cadwallader .
Hasashi looks for a takedown but Cadwallader sprawls well.
Hasashi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cadwallader throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cadwallader throws a series of punches but Hasashi moves out of range.
Cadwallader ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hasashi moves away.
Hasashi dives in for a single leg takedown but Cadwallader sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cadwallader leaves Hasashi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cadwallader jabs Hasashi right on the nose. Hasashi blinks but takes it well.
Nice uppercut there from Cadwallader .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Algernon Cadwallader dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Cadwallader lands with a nice body punch.
Cadwallader lands with a nice body punch.
Cadwallader throws an overhand right that lands on Hasashi's shoulder, as Hasashi tries to avoid the shot.
Cadwallader tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hasashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Cadwallader .
Cadwallader misses with a body punch

and Hasashi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Cadwallader is defending against the submission attempts here by Hasashi.
Hasashi passes the guard and advances to mount!
Cadwallader squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasashi lands a big elbow.

Cadwallader bucks up and throws Hasashi to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Cadwallader throws a sloppy body shot

and Hasashi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hasashi.
Cadwallader wants to get back to his feet but Hasashi passes into half guard.

Cadwallader is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hasashi can do to turn this around?
Cadwallader pushes Hasashi off looking to stand but Hasashi dives back in and keeps control.
Hasashi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Cadwallader kicks off Hasashi and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cadwallader scores with a jab to the head.
Cadwallader just misses with a punch to the body.
Cadwallader looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hasashi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Cadwallader misses.
Hasashi takes one to the side of the head.
Cadwallader swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cadwallader misses with a straight right.
Algernon Cadwallader is winning the standup battle so far.
Hasashi misses with a takedown attempt - Cadwallader sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hasashi moves out of range of the strikes.
Cadwallader loads up on a big right hand but Hasashi slips the punch.
Hasashi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cadwallader misses with a hook

and Hasashi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hasashi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cadwallader works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cadwallader wants to stand but Hasashi is controlling the position.
Cadwallader can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hasashi controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cadwallader is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hasashi is controlling him.
Cadwallader on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cadwallader tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasashi looking to pass the guard.
Hasashi stops Cadwallader from standing up.
Hasashi is stalling in the full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hasashi stands and throws Cadwallader 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hasashi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hasashi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cadwallader throws a left and a right that both miss

and Hasashi counters with a shoot takedown. Cadwallader fights it but they end up in guard.
Hasashi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Algernon Cadwallader will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Cadwallader ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hasashi moves away.
Cadwallader is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cadwallader misses the shot to the body.
Hasashi with the counter takedown but Cadwallader avoids it easily.
Cadwallader misses with a few strikes there.
Cadwallader scores with a punch to the head.
Cadwallader takes a swing at Hasashi's ribcage but misses.
And Hasashi tries to counter it with a takedown but Cadwallader pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hasashi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hasashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cadwallader .

Hasashi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hasashi trying to pass the guard but Cadwallader defending well.
Cadwallader is trying to stand up here but Hasashi is controlling him well.
Hasashi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cadwallader looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hasashi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cadwallader looks like he's trying to stand up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

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.
Cadwallader throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cadwallader bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Hasashi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cadwallader looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hasashi is pressing down on Cadwallader 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cadwallader is holding on for now.
Hasashi not doing much here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cadwallader pushes Hasashi off looking to stand but Hasashi dives back in and keeps control.
Hasashi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jab from Cadwallader .

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cadwallader shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hasashi eats them both and turns towards Cadwallader to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hasashi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cadwallader defends it nicely.
Cadwallader changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hasashi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cadwallader misses with a hook.
Cadwallader 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hasashi under the eye.
Cadwallader misses with a hook

and Hasashi counters with a shoot takedown. Cadwallader fights it but they end up in guard.
Hanzo Hasashi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cadwallader wants to stand but Hasashi is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Algernon Cadwallader clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Cadwallader misses with an uppercut.
Hasashi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cadwallader .
Cadwallader connects with a body shot.
Cadwallader misses with an uppercut.
Hasashi shoots in for a takedown but Cadwallader shows good takedown defense.
Cadwallader swings for the body but Hasashi moves out of range.
Hasashi shoots in looking for a takedown but Cadwallader manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hasashi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cadwallader scores with a hook to the body. Hasashi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Cadwallader misses.
Hasashi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hasashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hasashi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Good exchange - Cadwallader coming out on top.
A shot to the liver by Cadwallader . Beautiful body shot.
Cadwallader just misses with a punch to the body.
Cadwallader lands with an overhand left.
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!
Cadwallader lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hasashi backs up against the cage.
Cadwallader leaves Hasashi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Algernon Cadwallader has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hanzo Hasashi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cadwallader misses with a straight right.
Hasashi shoots in and drives through. Cadwallader sprawls well.
Hasashi shoots in looking for a takedown. Cadwallader tries to sprawl out of it but Hasashi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cadwallader manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hasashi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cadwallader connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hasashi scrambles back to his feet.
Cadwallader thuds a left hand into Hasashi's body.
Hasashi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cadwallader sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hasashi somewhat.
As Hasashi looks to move away, Cadwallader throws a big counter combo but Hasashi just gets out of the way.
Hasashi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hasashi dodges the punch combination from Cadwallader .
Hasashi shoots in looking for a takedown but Cadwallader manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hasashi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jab from Cadwallader .
Cadwallader connects with a crisp jab.
Cadwallader lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
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!
Hasashi looks for a takedown but Cadwallader sprawls well.
Hasashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cadwallader .
Hasashi with the counter takedown but Cadwallader avoids it easily.
Hasashi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cadwallader as he jumps to the side.
Cadwallader scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hasashi doesn't seem bothered though.
Cadwallader with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cadwallader scores with a shot to the body.
Hasashi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cadwallader avoids it really well and circles away.
Cadwallader looks to throw the jab but Hasashi is out of range.
Hasashi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cadwallader but Cadwallader pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No joy there for Cadwallader , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hasashi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cadwallader as he jumps to the side.
Hasashi is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

Hasashi dives in and scores a takedown into Cadwallader 's guard.
Cadwallader wants to stand but Hasashi is controlling the position.

Cadwallader is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Hasashi presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cadwallader misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hasashi blocking some punches.
Hasashi is working for takedown but Cadwallader is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cadwallader doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hasashi wants a takedown.
Cadwallader throws a punch but it's blocked by Hasashi.
A short right from Cadwallader .
Hasashi prevents a body shot from Cadwallader .
Cadwallader pushes Hasashi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hasashi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cadwallader gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hasashi looking for a takedown.

Cadwallader breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Algernon Cadwallader had his way with Hanzo Hasashi in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Good standup being displayed there by Cadwallader as he connects with a hook.
Cadwallader fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hasashi on the side of the head.
Hasashi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

Hasashi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hasashi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Cadwallader is pushing Hasashi's head away, looking to escape. Hasashi manages to hold on to the position though.
Hasashi just content to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasashi tries to move to mount but Cadwallader blocks the move with his legs.
The ground and pound from Hasashi seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cadwallader is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hasashi is controlling him well.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hasashi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Some wild striking there from Cadwallader .
Cadwallader keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cadwallader avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Cadwallader misses its target.
Hasashi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hasashi is defended easily by Cadwallader .

Hasashi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cadwallader wants to stand up but Hasashi is controlling him.
Cadwallader knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hasashi on the ground.
Cadwallader keeping full guard, as Hasashi tries to pass.
Hasashi controlling from the top position.
Hasashi prevents Cadwallader from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cadwallader can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hasashi controls the pace.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cadwallader throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cadwallader misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hasashi.
Hasashi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cadwallader , as that shot connected.
Cadwallader with a hook.
Cadwallader swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Hasashi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hasashi prevents Cadwallader from standing back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Let's hope that Hasashi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Cadwallader is trying to stand back up but Hasashi is controlling him
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Hasashi seems to be looking for submissions.
Hasashi controlling the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Algernon Cadwallader .
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cadwallader , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 50:44
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 48:46
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 50:43

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Algernon Cadwallader !
Algernon Cadwallader retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Algernon Cadwallader thanked King of Fists for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
In defeat, Hanzo Hasashi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congratulations to Algernon; best fighter i've ever fought. Better get back in there and try to earn another shot at this man '.