PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Niko Ahonen (ranked 1737 p4p, 1540 weight class) and Billy Wilson (ranked 248 p4p, 217 weight class). Wilson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Under the knife. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ahonen
vs
Wilson

190 cm
26
206
6 - 4 - 0

192 cm
25
215
9 - 5 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Niko Ahonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billy Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson misses with a hook. Ahonen ducked under it nicely.
Wilson goes for a double leg but Ahonen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ahonen continues to drive forward.
A jab lands there for Wilson.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wilson or perhaps it was just good defense by Ahonen, which made it look bad.
Wilson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Niko Ahonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Wilson.

Wilson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ahonen sprawls well initially but Wilson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wilson trying to control from half guard but Ahonen is working away.
Ahonen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ahonen is trying to stand up here but Wilson is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ahonen defending well though.
Wilson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ahonen is holding on to half guard well.
Wilson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Punch Out Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ahonen is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahonen regains full guard. Nicely done.

Ahonen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ahonen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilson.

Ahonen working for a triangle but Wilson defends it easily.
Wilson tries to free his leg and advance position but Ahonen is retaining full guard.

Ahonen working for a triangle but Wilson defends it easily.
Ahonen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ahonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ahonen stopping the sweep attempt from Wilson.
Ahonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wilson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Ahonen from controlling successfully.
Ahonen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahonen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wilson wants to sweep here but Ahonen controlling him for the moment.
Ahonen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wilson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ahonen's guard.

Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ahonen has his foot on Wilson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wilson works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson won't allow Ahonen to sweep him here.
Ahonen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ahonen keeping full guard, as Wilson tries to pass.

Ahonen working for a triangle but Wilson defends it easily.

Ahonen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wilson looking to pass the guard.
Wilson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ahonen seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Wilson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ahonen's head.

Ahonen has his foot on Wilson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wilson works his way back into a safe position though.

Ahonen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wilson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahonen is trying to control the position but Wilson postures up.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ahonen is keeping the position for now.
Ahonen is trying to control the position but Wilson postures up.
Wilson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wilson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ahonen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Ahonen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wilson defends well.
Wilson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wilson distracts Ahonen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ahonen keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
Wilson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wilson lands a couple of elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Niko Ahonen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ahonen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Wilson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ahonen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Ahonen has his foot on Wilson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wilson works his way back into a safe position though.

Ahonen has his feet on Wilson's thighs here. He's pushed Wilson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Wilson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Niko Ahonen!
A less than humble Niko Ahonen misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.