PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jarkko Ahola (ranked 3833 p4p, 4037 weight class) and Emil Henriksen (ranked 462 p4p, 481 weight class). Henriksen has chosen Society as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ahola
vs
Henriksen

190 cm
25
255
1 - 1 - 0

219 cm
19
265
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good chin

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

SMESH Nutrition 160Q
Conquer

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarkko Ahola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Emil Henriksen!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahola moves into range and connects with a jab.
Henriksen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ahola punishes Henriksen's body with a nice straight punch.
Henriksen dives in and grabs Ahola's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ahola pushes down on Henriksen's head and hops out.
We've been told by Ahola's head coaches at Tappelukerho that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Henriksen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ahola connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Henriksen scrambles back to his feet.
Ahola leaves Henriksen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ahola connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jarkko Ahola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Ahola as Henriksen shoots in.
Jarkko Ahola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emil Henriksen.
Henriksen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ahola is fending him off so far but Henriksen persists. Nope, Ahola circles away and we're back to standing.
Ahola cracks Henriksen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ahola lands with an overhand left.
Henriksen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henriksen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ahola fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahola lands a nice hook to Henriksen's body. Henriksen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Ahola rushes Henriksen and presses him up against the cage.
Ahola has a couple of punches blocked by Henriksen.
Ahola working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ahola lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ahola lands an uppercut.
Henriksen goes for a takedown attempt but Ahola pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Henriksen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ahola moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ahola stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ahola wants it to stay on the feet.
Henriksen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ahola jabs Henriksen right on the nose. Henriksen blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henriksen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henriksen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Henriksen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Henriksen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ahola sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ahola is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ahola lunges at Henriksen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Henriksen's hand.
Ahola connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Henriksen's hands.
Jab by Ahola.
Nice cross by Ahola.
Jarkko Ahola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahola lands a slapping body shot.
Ahola stuns Henriksen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ahola moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ahola scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Henriksen doesn't seem bothered though.
Ahola cracks Henriksen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ahola lunges at Henriksen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Henriksen's hand.
Henriksen closes the distance and clinches up with Ahola, looking for a takedown. Henriksen pushes Ahola against the cage but Ahola circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahola's corner calls for a 1-2. Ahola obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ahola scores with a jab.
Ahola feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Henriksens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheers as Ahola lands an impressive looking overhand right. Henriksen doesn't seem phased though.
Ahola throws a shot from downtown. Henriksen moves away and avoids it.
Henriksen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Henriksen misses with a takedown attempt - Ahola sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Henriksen shoots for a double leg takedown but Ahola sprawls well. He's pushed Henriksen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ahola scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Henriksen looks winded!
Henriksen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ahola scores with a jab to the body.
Jab by Ahola.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henriksen moves forwards but Ahola connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ahola looks to land a left hand but Henriksen moved out of range nicely.
Ahola scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ahola.
Ahola lands a slapping body shot.
Ahola works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Henriksen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ahola as he avoids it easily.
Ahola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ahola ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Henriksen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ahola swivels and escapes.
Ahola scores with a nice head shot.
A punch lands to the side of Henriksen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ahola sizes up Henriksen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ahola, as that shot connected.
Ahola lands a right hook to the body.
Ahola lands a right hook to the body.
Ahola lands with a good body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jarkko Ahola dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ahola lands a nice looking body shot.
Ahola connects with a jab.
Henriksen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ahola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Henriksen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ahola swivels and escapes.
Ahola lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Henriksen shoots for a double leg takedown but Ahola sprawls well. He's pushed Henriksen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Henriksen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ahola's waist but Ahola gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Henriksen off to one side.
Ahola wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jarkko Ahola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emil Henriksen.
Ahola is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Henriksen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ahola scores with a jab to the body.
Henriksen is breathing heavily.
Ahola connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahola connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ahola cracks Henriksen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Henriksen tries to move into range but Ahola moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahola works the jab nicely.
Henriksen is trying desperately to land a takedown but Ahola is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Henriksen.
Henriksen misses with a takedown attempt - Ahola sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ahola scores with a shot to the body.
Ahola throws a shot to the body.

Henriksen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ahola's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Henriksen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Henriksen wants to control from the top but Ahola keeps moving.

Henriksen has gone for a leg lock! Ahola slips out almost immediately though and dives into Henriksen's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Henriksen is looking for a triangle but Ahola pushes his legs off easily.
Ahola is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Henriksen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ahola might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Ahola avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ahola sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ahola trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Henriksen has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gold Samurai's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Henriksen working for submissions but it's allowed Ahola to get to half guard.

Henriksen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ahola pulls his head out easily.

Henriksen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ahola pulls his head out easily.
Henriksen tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

Henriksen looking for submissions off his back.
Henriksen is trying to get back to full guard.

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

Henriksen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ahola perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Henriksen is trying to get back to full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Henriksen actively working from the bottom here.
Henriksen is pressing down on Ahola's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jarkko Ahola dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Ahola scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ahola works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ahola slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Henriksen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ahola defends it nicely.
Ahola seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ahola bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Henriksen's head.
Henriksen tries for a takedown but Ahola sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henriksen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jarkko Ahola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emil Henriksen.
Ahola feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Henriksens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Henriksen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahola lands a nice hook to Henriksen's body. Henriksen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ahola stuns Henriksen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jarkko Ahola is winning the standup battle so far.
Ahola fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Ahola. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ahola.

Ahola moves into the clinch successfully.
Henriksen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ahola pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ahola lands a shoulder strike.
Ahola lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Henriksen backwards.
Ahola lands with a short shot to the head.
Ahola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henriksen can do to turn this around?
A short right from Ahola on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ahola.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahola makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jarkko Ahola has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Ahola.
Henriksen takes a shot to the head.
Ahola scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahola lands a nice uppercut.
Ahola softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ahola throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ahola scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ahola lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ahola cracks Henriksen with a nice body shot.
Ahola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Ahola.
Ahola lands a body punch.
Ahola working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ahola lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Henriksen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ahola scores with a nice hook to the head.
Henriksen takes a shot to the head.

Henriksen is rocked!
Ahola lands a nice uppercut.
Henriksen is still on wobbly legs! Can Ahola finish him?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahola lands a shoulder strike.
Henriksen seems to have recovered his senses.
A short body shot lands from Ahola as the two fighters clinch.
Ahola digs a right hand into Henriksen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Henriksen's gas tank.
Ahola lands a body punch in the clinch.
Henriksen takes a shot to the head.
Ahola is leaning against Henriksen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

Ahola drops Henriksen onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Henriksen is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!

It looks like Emil Henriksen has been cut.
Nice body punch from Ahola - that landed with a thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Ahola drops Henriksen onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Henriksen is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Jarkko Ahola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ahola creates a bit of distance and cracks Henriksen with a massive left hook! Henriksen crumples out of camera shot, completely unconscious! He's been Nelmarked! Ahola stares at him for a moment then struts over to his corner, victorious.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jarkko Ahola!
Our winner, Jarkko Ahola, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.