PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xue Fang (ranked 1658 p4p, 2102 weight class) and Jarkko Ahola (ranked 100 p4p, 102 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fang
vs
Ahola

200 cm
27
275
11 - 6 - 0

190 cm
34
255
18 - 14 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Fast

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Xue Fang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarkko Ahola!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fang throws out a powerful jab.
Fang moves away from the strike by Ahola.
Fang moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ahola.
Good standup being displayed there by Ahola as he connects with a hook.

Ahola clinches up with Fang and pushes him back against the cage.
Ahola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fang throws a punch but it's blocked by Ahola.
Ahola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ahola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fang misses with some punches.
Ahola lands with a right to the head.
Ahola works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ahola lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Ahola.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Ahola - that landed with a thud.
Fang blocks a body shot from Ahola.
Fang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ahola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ahola lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fang misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Ahola.
Ahola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Ahola.
Ahola blocking some punches.
Ahola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ahola working some nice short punches in the clinch.

It looks like Xue Fang has been cut.
Ahola blocks an uppercut.
Ahola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fang misses with a punch on the inside.
Fang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fang working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Ahola.
Ahola pushes Fang back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ahola lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fang backwards.
Ahola lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fang backwards.
Fang misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahola cracks Fang with a nice body shot.
Fang is breathing heavily.
Ahola lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fang backwards.
Ahola pushes Fang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ahola creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fang misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Ahola has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fang tries a body shot but Ahola blocks it.
Fang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ahola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ahola lands an uppercut.
A short right from Fang.
Fang misses with a body punch.
Ahola lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ahola working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ahola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Fang fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahola.
Fang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ahola misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Ahola.
A short right from Ahola.
Ahola blocking some punches.
Ahola lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fang misses with a punch on the inside.
Fang prevents a body shot from Ahola.
Ahola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahola lands a body shot.
Ahola scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ahola lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fang backwards.
Fang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ahola softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ahola lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fang misses with some punches.
Fang blocks a body shot from Ahola.
Fang misses with a punch on the inside.
Fang misses with a punch on the inside.
Fang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ahola misses with a punch to the body.
Fang takes a shot to the head.
Ahola blocking some punches.
Fang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fang working aggressively here.
Ahola lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fang backwards.
Fang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Ahola.
Fang blocks a body shot from Ahola.
Fang misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ahola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ahola scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ahola stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ahola blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fang.
Fang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fang misses with a punch to the body.
Fang misses with a punch on the inside.
Ahola blocking some punches.
Fang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fang throws a punch but it's blocked by Ahola.
Fang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ahola.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ahola.
Ahola blocks a body shot from Fang.
Ahola lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fang working aggressively here.
Fang lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jarkko Ahola dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Xue Fang's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Fang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ahola doesn't seem bothered though.
Ahola throws the left hand but Fang avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Ahola misses the target.
Ahola throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fang on the side of the head.
Ahola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ahola throws a lazy uppercut
and Fang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fang takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ahola moves out of range as Fang strikes.
Fang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fang connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ahola throws out the jab.
Ahola throws a jab but it's blocked by Fang.
Fang is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ahola.
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!
Ahola is looking to clinch but Fang is avoiding it.
Jarkko Ahola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ahola lands the left hand.
Fang throws a leg kick but Ahola sees it coming and checks it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ahola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fang moves out of range of the strikes.
Fang is looking to counter punch.
Fang looks to land a right hand but Ahola moved out of range.
Ahola works the jab nicely.
Ahola scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fang throws a shot to the body.
Fang is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice defenses there by Ahola.
Ahola slips under a jab from Fang.
Ahola throws a lazy right hand but Fang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ahola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fang was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahola.
A low kick from Fang misses

and Ahola moves into the clinch.
Ahola pushes Fang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Ahola.
Ahola throws a head punch that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ahola.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahola has a couple of punches blocked by Fang.
Fang tries to work over Ahola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fang blocks an uppercut.
Fang tries a body shot but Ahola blocks it.
Ahola lands a left hand.
Ahola misses with a punch on the inside.
Ahola misses with the head strike.
Fang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ahola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ahola has a couple of punches blocked by Fang.
Ahola lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Ahola scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fang misses with a punch on the inside.
Ahola misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Ahola.
Fang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ahola blocks an uppercut.
Fang blocking some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahola lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ahola working aggressively here.
Ahola lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fang working aggressively here.
Ahola lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fang.
Ahola lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ahola misses with some punches.
Ahola swings wildly with an uppercut but Fang uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Ahola on the inside.
Ahola digs a right hand underneath Fang's ribcage. Fang let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ahola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ahola pushes Fang back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ahola throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fangs head.
Fang can't find room to land a body shot as Ahola controls the action.
Ahola struggles to land a body shot inside as Fang controls his hands.
Ahola lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fang backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ahola misses with the head strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Ahola.
Ahola lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Xue Fang's cut is getting worse.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ahola creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ahola makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ahola scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ahola lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fang backwards.
Ahola works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Ahola scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Ahola.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ahola.
Ahola scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Xue Fang's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ahola lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Fang fails to land.
A hook to the body from Ahola.
Ahola lands a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahola gets through Fang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ahola lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fang backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ahola.
Ahola stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ahola throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fangs head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jarkko Ahola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Xue Fang's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Ahola lands a right hook to the body.
Ahola lands the left hand.
Ahola looks to throw the jab but Fang is out of range.
Ahola scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fang doesn't seem bothered though.
Fang on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ahola connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fang's hands.
Ahola connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ahola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahola steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fang.
Fang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahola manages to avoid it.
Fang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ahola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Fang misses the target.
Ahola fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ahola scores with a jab. Fang acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fang staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Fang misses the target.
Ahola jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fang connects with a body shot that sends Ahola's belly button to the back.
Ahola misses with an uppercut.
Ahola works the jab nicely.
Ahola ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fang just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahola is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Fang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahola was well out of range. Poor timing from Fang.
Ahola lands a jab to Fang's midsection.
Ahola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fang.
Fang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahola.
Fang does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ahola steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fang.
Ahola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Ahola.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahola connects with the punch.
Fang misses with a low kick.
Fang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fang throwing a counter right hand but Ahola manages to avoid it.
Ahola moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahola scores with a sloppy right hand. Fang should have avoided that one.
Fang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahola manages to avoid it.
Fang misses with a body shot.
Fang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ahola darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ahola connects with a body shot that sends Fang's belly button to the back.
Ahola swings for the body but Fang moves out of range.
Ahola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fang.
Ahola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fang.
Ahola tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ahola has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fang moves out of range as Ahola strikes.
Fang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fang takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fang blocks a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Fang misses its target.
Fang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fang misses the jab.
Ahola takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ahola jabs Fang right on the nose. Fang blinks but takes it well.
Fang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jarkko Ahola is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fang slips a jab from Ahola.
Ahola moves out of range as Fang strikes.
Ahola steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fang.
Ahola misses with a right hand
and Fang counters with a straight right hand.
Fang throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice straight punches there by Ahola. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ahola.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fang is looking to counter punch.
Fang just misses with a punch to the body.
Fang lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fang blocks a jab.
A shot to the body from Fang misses

and Ahola counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ahola misses with a body punch.
Ahola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fang lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ahola or not.
Ahola takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch on the inside from Fang fails to land.
Fang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ahola blocks an uppercut.
Xue Fang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fang.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jarkko Ahola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ahola 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarkko Ahola!
Jarkko Ahola thanked the fans post fight for their support.