PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hanzo Hasashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atte Savitaipale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savitaipale has chosen Roger Whittaker - Finnish Whistler as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Hasashi
vs
Savitaipale

178 cm
21
160 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

177 cm
21
160 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

PED Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hanzo Hasashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Atte Savitaipale!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hasashi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab by Hasashi.
Savitaipale ducks under a wild hook from Hasashi.
Savitaipale shoots in for a takedown but Hasashi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Savitaipale looks to score with a jab to the body but Hasashi is just out of range.
Hasashi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Savitaipale stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Savitaipale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hasashi manages to avoid it.
Savitaipale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hasashi.
Savitaipale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Hasashi gets a clinch.
Hasashi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short right from Hasashi.
Hasashi tries a body shot but Savitaipale blocks it.
Savitaipale fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hasashi.
Savitaipale jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hasashi walks away with a smile on his face. Savitaipale gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Savitaipale connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hasashi. Hasashi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Savitaipale clinches up against the cage.
Savitaipale misses with a short punch on the inside.
Savitaipale changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hasashi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hanzo Hasashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atte Savitaipale.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savitaipale slips a jab from Hasashi.
Savitaipale shoots for a takedown but Hasashi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hasashi tries to counter by clinching up but Savitaipale breaks away and moves out of range.
Hasashi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Savitaipale tries to clinch up.
Hasashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savitaipale scores with a body shot.
Savitaipale pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Savitaipale dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hasashi avoids the body shot from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale jabs Hasashi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Savitaipale swings for the body but Hasashi moves out of range.
Hasashi works the jab nicely.
Atte Savitaipale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savitaipale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hasashi.
Hasashi misses with a hook.
Savitaipale misses with a body punch
and Hasashi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savitaipale throws a looping overhand right but Hasashi ducks down to avoid it.
Savitaipale is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hasashi rather than just go for the knockout.
Hasashi misses with a hook. Savitaipale ducked under it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Hasashi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Savitaipale.
Hasashi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Savitaipale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hasashi manages to avoid it.
Savitaipale swings for the body but Hasashi moves out of range.
Hasashi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Savitaipale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hasashi moves away.
Hasashi moves away from the strike by Savitaipale.
A left and a right from Hasashi both land. Nice combination.
Hasashi swinging wildly here.
Savitaipale misses with a takedown attempt

and Hasashi counters by moving into the clinch.
Hasashi tries to throw a body punch but Savitaipale avoids it by throwing Hasashi back against the cage.
Hasashi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Savitaipale is trying to pull guard but Hasashi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hasashi blocking some punches.

Hasashi gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Savitaipale trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hasashi controls the pace.
Savitaipale keeping moving, preventing Hasashi from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savitaipale trying to keep a closed guard but Hasashi is proving a slippery customer.
Hasashi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Savitaipale wants to sweep but no luck.
Savitaipale is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hasashi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savitaipale swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Savitaipale is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hasashi is aware though and is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hasashi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hasashi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savitaipale is keeping the position for now.

Savitaipale is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hasashi defends well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hasashi content to stall in guard here.
Hasashi preventing the sweep.
Hasashi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Savitaipale's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hanzo Hasashi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Savitaipale misses the body punch

and Hasashi counters with a shoot takedown. Savitaipale fights it but they end up in guard.
Hasashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savitaipale can do to turn this around?
Hasashi is stalling in the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Savitaipale is on top in guard.

Hasashi keeping moving, preventing Savitaipale from controlling successfully.
Savitaipale trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Savitaipale advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasashi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale lands strikes from half guard.
Savitaipale seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hasashi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Savitaipale with the ground and pound but Hasashi uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hasashi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savitaipale in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Savitaipale throws an elbow that misses. Hasashi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Savitaipale's guard. Nice move by Hasashi!

Savitaipale looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hasashi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hasashi is pressing down on Savitaipale's thigh, looking to free his foot. Savitaipale is holding on for now.
Savitaipale is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hasashi jumps into side control!
Hasashi controlling the position.
Savitaipale struggling a bit here.
Hasashi cracks Savitaipale with a big elbow.
Savitaipale taking punishment in the form of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale sneaks back into half guard.
Hasashi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Savitaipale looking for submissions off his back.
Savitaipale is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hasashi jumps into side control!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Hasashi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Savitaipale tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Savitaipale's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hasashi just content to control the position.
Savitaipale felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Savitaipale tries to buck Hasashi off but Hasashi is having none of it.
Hasashi is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Savitaipale manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Savitaipale wants to control the action here but instead Hasashi manages to pass to full mount!
Savitaipale is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hasashi working Savitaipale over with strikes here.
Savitaipale is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hasashi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Savitaipale tries to reverse the position but Hasashi maintains control.
Savitaipale bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Savitaipale in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hasashi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Savitaipale is one step ahead there.
Savitaipale looking to sit in guard and control but Hasashi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hasashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Savitaipale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hasashi stopping the sweep attempt from Savitaipale.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hanzo Hasashi dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Savitaipale gets a double leg takedown into Hasashi's guard.
Hasashi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Savitaipale makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Savitaipale.
Hasashi stopping the sweep attempt from Savitaipale.
Hasashi throwing strikes from guard but Savitaipale blocks nicely.
Hasashi trying to control but Savitaipale is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasashi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Savitaipale looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savitaipale being controlled here, momentarily.
Savitaipale trying to control the position.
Hasashi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Savitaipale is trying to control the position but Hasashi postures up.

Savitaipale throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hasashi escapes and throws Savitaipale's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Savitaipale is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hasashi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hasashi controlling the pace.
Savitaipale tries to roll over but Hasashi keeps him under control.
Hasashi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hasashi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Savitaipale wants to get back to full guard.
Hasashi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Savitaipale is not content to let Hasashi control the position.
Savitaipale gets full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Savitaipale is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Savitaipale wants to sweep here but Hasashi controlling him for the moment.
Savitaipale is trying to keep Hasashi in close.

Savitaipale looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hasashi content to stall in guard here.

Savitaipale looking for a guillotine here but Hasashi defends easily.

Savitaipale looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Savitaipale takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's four 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.
Hasashi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hasashi throws a big right hand that misses.
Hasashi slips nicely into half guard.
Savitaipale gets back to full guard.
Savitaipale wants to sweep but no luck.
Atte Savitaipale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Savitaipale has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hasashi has passed into side control.
Hasashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savitaipale keeps working.

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 Hanzo Hasashi.
Well Hasashi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hanzo Hasashi!
As Hanzo Hasashi got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I can confirm that I have this shit figured out; Bravo and Cadwallader are going down! Can't wait to get my belt! '.
The defeated Atte Savitaipale had this to say: 'Better man won..Respect to him!Gonna choke him back stage..'.