PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brazilian Experiment I (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jiri Ahokas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ahokas has chosen Shoot to Thrill by AC/DC as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jiri Ahokas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Experiment I
vs
Ahokas

178 cm
28
161 lbs
17 - 14 - 0

164 cm
28
167 lbs
25 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

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 17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brazilian Experiment I!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jiri Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahokas thows a body shot but no joy.
Ahokas tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ahokas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Experiment I sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Experiment I drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Experiment I wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ahokas, who protects the arm well.
Ahokas is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahokas struggling a bit here.
Ahokas stops Experiment I from passing to mount.
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That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment I lands a few punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Ahokas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Experiment I working the ground and pound but Ahokas is defending the strikes.
Experiment I wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ahokas keeps working.
Experiment I will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ahokas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Experiment I looks up at the clock and then as Ahokas takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Experiment I smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ahokas takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

Experiment I looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Experiment I working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
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Experiment I working the head with strikes.
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!
Ahokas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Experiment I's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ahokas is looking to control Experiment I's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ahokas avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ahokas is defending against the submission attempts here by Experiment I.

Experiment I is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ahokas is just riding it out for now. Experiment I eventually gives up the hold.
Ahokas is trying to control but can't.

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.
Ahokas tries to get to full guard but Experiment I has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ahokas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Experiment I pulls his head out easily.

Experiment I is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ahokas trying to control here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Experiment I seems to be working for a kimura but Ahokas defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brazilian Experiment I 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.

Experiment I stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ahokas.
Experiment I takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Horrible takedown by Experiment I or perhaps it was just good defense by Ahokas which made him look bad.
Experiment I checks the leg kick.
Experiment I moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ahokas tries to land a leg kick but Experiment I saw it coming and moves away.
Ahokas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Experiment I shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ahokas defends it nicely.
Ahokas misses with a hook. Experiment I ducked under it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ahokas.
Ahokas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Experiment I is out of range.
Ahokas tries to clinch but Experiment I moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Experiment I blocks the leg kick.
Ahokas throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ahokas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A good leg kick by Ahokas.
Ahokas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Experiment I.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Experiment I, right into the meat.
Ahokas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Experiment I goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ahokas misses the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Experiment I.
Ahokas thows a body shot but no joy.
Experiment I fails in his attempt to clinch.
Experiment I scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ahokas looks to score with a jab to the body but Experiment I is just out of range.
Ahokas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ahokas gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Experiment I counters with a head kick.
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!
Experiment I moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Experiment I tries to clinch but Ahokas is having none of it.

Experiment I gets a takedown into half guard.
Ahokas is looking to control Experiment I's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ahokas avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Experiment I is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ahokas has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ahokas has his hands clasped together around Experiment I's back. He's all about the action.
Experiment I keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Experiment I prevents Ahokas from improving his position.

Experiment I is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ahokas defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas is staying active underneath Experiment I, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Experiment I is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ahokas trying to hold on to Experiment I's head to control him but Experiment I postures up.

Experiment I is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ahokas defends it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ahokas wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jiri Ahokas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Ahokas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jiri Ahokas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Experiment I keeps the fight on the outside.
A leg kick checked by Experiment I.
Ahokas throws a leg kick but Experiment I checks it.
Ahokas wants to clinch up but Experiment I keeps it at a distance.
Ahokas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Experiment I lands a jab to the nose.
Ahokas thows a leg kick but Experiment I checks it
and Experiment I cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Experiment I rushes Ahokas and presses him up against the cage.
Ahokas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Experiment I's elbow.
Ahokas misses with a punch on the inside.
Experiment I tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ahokas lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Ahokas.
Ahokas is looking to control Experiment I's arms but Experiment I gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ahokas has his back to the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment I tries to score a body lock takedown but Ahokas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ahokas lands a good knee to the midsection. Experiment I won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ahokas obliges.
Experiment I throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ahokas blocks it with crossed arms.
Experiment I is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ahokas is defending well for now.

Experiment I breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ahokas. That's going to slow Experiment I down.
Ahokas throws a head kick but Experiment I moves out of range.
Ahokas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice body punch from Ahokas.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Experiment I.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brazilian Experiment I. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left lands for Ahokas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Experiment I avoids a kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas tries to land a front kick but Experiment I steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ahokas thows a leg kick but Experiment I checks it
and Experiment I connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ahokas misses with a low kick.
Nice takedown defense from Ahokas. No joy for Experiment I on that attempt.
Ahokas lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ahokas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Experiment I is looking to clinch.
Jiri Ahokas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahokas throws a head kick but Experiment I moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ahokas. That's going to slow Experiment I down.
Experiment I shoots in and drives through. Ahokas sprawls well.
No luck for Experiment I with that takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Ahokas drives through and clinches with Experiment I against the cage.
Ahokas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Experiment I has Ahokas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ahokas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ahokas scores with a shoulder strike.
Experiment I is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ahokas missing with knees to the body.
Ahokas is looking to control Experiment I's arms but Experiment I gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ahokas has his back to the cage.
Experiment I stalling.
Ahokas tries to land knees in the clinch but Experiment I avoids the damage to the body.
Ahokas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ahokas being controlled against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Experiment I trying to land knees to the body.
Ahokas misses with a punch to the body.
Ahokas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Experiment I's efforts to push away.
Experiment I holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ahokas lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ahokas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Experiment I.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ahokas.
Experiment I tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ahokas looking to throw knees to the head but Experiment I is blocking nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Experiment I is trying to drag Ahokas to the mat but Ahokas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ahokas lands a left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jiri Ahokas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ahokas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jiri Ahokas!