PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tobias Ahearn (ranked 1559 p4p, 1509 weight class) and Jack Hakansson (ranked 203 p4p, 197 weight class). Jack Hakansson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Ahearn
vs
Hakansson

185 cm
23
181
10 - 6 - 1

180 cm
22
180
6 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tobias Ahearn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Hakansson!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahearn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hakansson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ahearn is looking to counter punch.
Hakansson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Hakansson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ahearn's guard.
Ahearn keeping moving, preventing Hakansson from controlling successfully.
Hakansson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ahearn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hakansson on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakansson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Hakansson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hakansson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakansson is stalling in the full guard.
Ahearn keeping full guard, as Hakansson tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahearn keeping moving, preventing Hakansson from controlling successfully.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Hakansson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ahearn looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Hakansson tries for a kimura but Ahearn is defending well.
Hakansson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ahearn is avoiding damage well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hakansson wants to control but Ahearn is keeping him busy.

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

Hakansson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ahearn, who protects the arm well.

Hakansson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Hakansson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ahearn has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hakansson but great work by Ahearn.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakansson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hakansson moves into full guard.
Hakansson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Hakansson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Ahearn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hakansson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ahearn's guard.

Hakansson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hakansson looking to sit in guard and control but Ahearn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hakansson trying to control the position.
Ahearn's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Hakansson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Hakansson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ahearn's half guard.
Hakansson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hakansson trying to control but Ahearn is having none of it.

Hakansson looking to secure an arm triangle but Ahearn defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakansson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hakansson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ahearn is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahearn holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hakansson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Jack Hakansson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hakansson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ahearn is trying to escape the mount.
Hakansson unloads with some shots from mount but Ahearn bucks and avoids them well.
Ahearn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hakansson controlling from mount.
Hakansson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ahearn is looking to escape.

Hakansson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ahearn is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ahearn and Hakansson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Hakansson wants to control but Ahearn is keeping him busy.

Hakansson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hakansson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ahearn has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hakansson but great work by Ahearn.
Hakansson struggling a bit here.
Hakansson is looking for a sweep.
Hakansson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ahearn is trying to control the action in half guard but Hakansson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ahearn blocks the strikes from Hakansson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hakansson moves into full guard.
Ahearn wants to pass the guard but Hakansson is keeping the position.

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

Hakansson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ahearn defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Ahearn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hakansson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ahearn has managed to get both his arms back between Hakansson's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Hakansson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Hakansson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ahearn sprawls well. Ahearn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hakansson gets slowly back to his feet.
Hakansson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ahearn sprawls well. Ahearn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hakansson gets slowly back to his feet.

Hakansson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hakansson tries for a kimura but Ahearn is defending well.
Ahearn tries to improve position but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakansson controls the position from side control.

Hakansson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hakansson working away.

Hakansson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ahearn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hakansson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tobias Ahearn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Hakansson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ahearn prevents Hakansson from moving into mount.

Hakansson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ahearn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hakansson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ahearn is avoiding damage well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakansson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

Hakansson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ahearn has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ahearn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ahearn tries to get out of the position.

Hakansson is trying to get an arm triangle but Ahearn is defending well.

Hakansson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Hakansson tries for a kimura but Ahearn is defending well.
Hakansson is staying tight to Ahearn's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Hakansson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jack Hakansson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hakansson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ahearn!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Hakansson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hakansson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Hakansson!
Jack Hakansson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Shadow Realm Apparel, into his post fight interview.