PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adam Ash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tero Karhula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Ash
vs
Karhula

178 cm
21
165 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

176 cm
25
162 lbs
2 - 0 - 1

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Damnfield clothing

Hardcore Nutrition
CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Ash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tero Karhula!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karhula swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Karhula scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Ash looking for submissions off his back.
Ash tries to roll over but Karhula keeps him under control.
Ash avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Karhula.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Karhula lands a nice short elbow.
Karhula throwing shots but Ash is blocking nicely.
Ash tries to get to full guard but Karhula has control of the leg.
Ash tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ash missing with punches from the bottom.
Ash is trying to get back to full guard.

Ash looking for submissions off his back.
Karhula throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ash gets full guard.
Ash working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Karhula.
Karhula loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ash has control of Karhula's left arm, preventing Karhula from doing any damage.

Ash is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Karhula is aware though and is defending well.
Karhula is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ash has a closed guard, preventing Karhula from standing up.
Ash seems keen to control Karhula's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Karhula accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ash looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karhula is one step ahead there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Karhula trying to control the position from guard on top but Ash is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ash preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Karhula is working Ash over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Karhula got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ash has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Karhula has managed to get both his arms back between Ash's legs - danger averted.
Ash pulls Karhula in close to his closed guard and prevents Karhula from doing any damage or advancing position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karhula throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ash striking from the bottom.
Karhula with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ash keeping moving, preventing Karhula from controlling successfully.
Karhula with a nice head shot there.
Karhula chips away with some ground and pound.
Karhula lands a couple of digs.
Ash preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ash keeping full guard, as Karhula tries to pass.
Karhula throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Karhula content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Karhula throwing strikes from guard but Ash blocks nicely.
Karhula wants to control from the top but Ash keeps moving.
Ash lands a good elbow from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Karhula accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ash is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ash tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karhula works over Ash with some ground and pound from guard.

Ash working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Karhula doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Karhula manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Karhula is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karhula content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Karhula working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ash's head.
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!
Karhula with a nice head shot there.
Karhula with a nice head shot there.
Karhula trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Karhula working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Karhula has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Karhula working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Karhula throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ash works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Karhula postures up.
Karhula scoring with punches to the head and body.
Karhula is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Karhula preventing the sweep.
Karhula landing with the ground and pound.
Ash not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tero Karhula dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ash.

Karhula looking to score a takedown here. Ash is defending well but Karhula drives through and ends up in Ash's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ash is on top in guard.
Ash landing with the ground and pound.
Karhula is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Karhula tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Karhula keeping moving, preventing Ash from controlling successfully.
Karhula is striking off his back. Ash thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Tero Karhula has got the better of the ground game so far.

Karhula is defending against the submission attempts here by Ash.
Ash not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karhula is looking for a sweep. Ash is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Karhula is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ash not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Karhula pushes Ash off looking to stand but Ash dives back in and keeps control.
Karhula tries to roll over but Ash keeps him under control.
Ash thows a huge punch but Karhula dodges it nicely.
Karhula moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ash pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karhula is keeping the position for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Karhula can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ash throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Karhula works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Karhula is striking but Ash is not phased and passes to half guard.
Karhula is pressing down on Ash's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ash is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Karhula trying to control the position.
Ash in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Karhula scores with a nice shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ash makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Karhula is looking to sweep but instead, Ash has passed into half guard.
Karhula moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karhula utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Karhula had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ash defends it easily.
Ash wants to control from the top but Karhula keeps moving.
Ash passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.

Ash is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Karhula is just riding it out for now. Ash eventually gives up the hold.
Ash is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karhula wants to control but Ash is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ash throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Karhula missing with punches from the bottom.

Karhula is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ash pulls his head out easily.
Ash trying to control from half guard but Karhula is working away.
Ash moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Karhula.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ash scoring with punches and elbows.
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 Adam Ash will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Karhula lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like Adam Ash has been cut.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Ash enables Karhula to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ash manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karhula trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ash scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Ash is trying to keep Karhula in close.
Ash manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Karhula manages to get himself to full guard.

Karhula looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ash passes into half guard.
Karhula wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Ash is working for a kimura but Karhula is defending it quite comfortably.

Ash seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karhula punching from the bottom.
Ash not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Karhula manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Karhula looking for a sweep. Not yet Karhula, not yet.
Ash forces his way into half guard.
Karhula missing with punches from the bottom.
Karhula wants to control but Ash is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Ash is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Karhula sees it coming and defends easily.
Karhula blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ash.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karhula is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ash scores with a couple of nice shots.
Karhula slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Karhula working for a triangle but Ash defends it easily.
Ash wants to control from the top but Karhula keeps moving.
Karhula is looking to stand up but Ash isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ash postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Karhula controls Ash momentarily but Ash frees himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ash's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ash trying to control but Karhula is working from the bottom.
Karhula lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Ash keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Karhula's head.
Ash wants to control from the top but Karhula keeps moving.
Ash postures up and lands a big shot to Karhula's brow.
Karhula wants to sweep here but Ash controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ash is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ash trying to control but Karhula is working from the bottom.
Ash is working Karhula over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ash slips nicely into half guard.
Ash controlling the action here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ash lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karhula is trying to control but can't.

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 Adam Ash.
I think Ash 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Adam Ash!