PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Lalime (ranked 951 p4p, 2002 weight class) and Niko Ahonen (ranked 132 p4p, 272 weight class). Anthony Lalime has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Lalime
vs
Ahonen

190 cm
24
205
10 - 5 - 1

190 cm
24
206
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Granite chin

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

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 10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Anthony Lalime!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Niko Ahonen!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lalime pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lalime lands with an uppercut that bounces Ahonen off the cage and back into range.
Lalime throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ahonen! But no joy.
Ahonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lalime has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lalime throws a hook but Ahonen avoids it easily.
Lalime is looking to clinch.
Ahonen feints a counter leg kick.
Ahonen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lalime's waist but Lalime gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ahonen off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahonen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lalime manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Lalime.
Lalime misses with a looping left.
Lalime looks to land a left hand but Ahonen moved out of range nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahonen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lalime swings for the body but Ahonen moves out of range.
No joy there for Lalime, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lalime connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lalime throws a body shot but no joy.
Lalime is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ahonen.
Lalime misses with a body shot.
Ahonen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lalime misses with a shot to the body
and Ahonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ahonen closes the distance and clinches up with Lalime, looking for a takedown. Ahonen pushes Lalime against the cage but Lalime circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Ahonen lands a big uppercut and Lalime crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lalime looks OK. Ahonen waves Lalime back to his feet!

Lalime is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Lalime moves into range and clinches up with Ahonen.
Oh Lalime is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lalime pushes Ahonen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lalime has Ahonen pressed against the cage.
Lalime seems to have got his legs back now.

Ahonen is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lalime can't fight it off and eventually Ahonen manages to take the fight to the floor. Lalime looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lalime wants to stand and escape but Ahonen is having none of it.
Ahonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Lalime is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lalime trying to control the position here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ahonen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ahonen throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahonen throws a strike but Lalime rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Ahonen keeping moving, preventing Lalime from controlling successfully.

Ahonen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lalime is aware though and is defending well.
Lalime stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ahonen swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Ahonen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lalime gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lalime's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Ahonen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lalime is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lalime wants to pass the guard but Ahonen is keeping the position.
Lalime wanted to stand there but Ahonen had control of the position.

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

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ahonen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lalime is aware though and is defending well.
Lalime trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ahonen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Lalime avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lalime passes into half guard.
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 Anthony Lalime will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Lalime connects with a single shot there.
Ahonen throws out a powerful jab.
Lalime with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ahonen to score with a decent uppercut.
Ahonen misses the shot to the body.
Lalime swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ahonen counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Ahonen.
It seemed like Ahonen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahonen tries to clinch up but Lalime circles away and keeps his distance.
Lalime wants to clinch but Ahonen slips to the side

and Ahonen counters with a nice right hand that sends Lalime toppling to the canvas! Lalime scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ahonen finish him?!

It looks like Anthony Lalime has been cut.
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!
Ahonen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lalime sprawls well. Lalime wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ahonen gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lalime has closed the distance and engaged Ahonen in a clinch.
Ahonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lalime has a couple of punches blocked by Ahonen.
Ahonen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lalime is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lalime.
Ahonen misses with a punch to the body.
Ahonen jumps guard but Lalime turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Anthony Lalime has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Niko Ahonen.
Ahonen lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Lalime.
Lalime goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahonen working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lalime.
Lalime lands with a left to the head.
Ahonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahonen.
Ahonen misses with the head strike.
Ahonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ahonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Lalime controls his hands.
Lalime pushes off an throws an elbow but Ahonen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ahonen tries to pull guard but Lalime forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ahonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ahonen cracks Lalime with a nice body shot.
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!
Ahonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lalime misses with some punches.
Lalime can't find room to land a body shot as Ahonen controls the action.
Lalime blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ahonen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lalime gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lalime lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ahonen backwards.
A short uppercut from Lalime.
Lalime misses with a punch on the inside.
Ahonen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lalime prevents it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahonen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Lalime scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ahonen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lalime fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lalime works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lalime lands with a light punch inside.
Lalime lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Ahonen.
Lalime blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ahonen tries for a takedown but Lalime manages to get underhooks.
Lalime lands with a light punch inside.
Lalime lands with a right to the head.
Ahonen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lalime after a bit of a struggle.
Ahonen is breathing heavily.
Ahonen prevents a body shot from Lalime.
Lalime struggles to land a body shot inside as Ahonen controls his hands.
Lalime swings wildly with an uppercut but Ahonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahonen working hard to break the clinch.
Lalime lands with a short shot to the head.
Ahonen blocks a body shot from Lalime.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lalime digs a right hand into Ahonen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ahonen's gas tank.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lalime lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ahonen backwards.
A short right from Lalime on the inside.
Lalime lands with a right to the head.
Ahonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lalime pushes Ahonen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ahonen blocks an uppercut.
Lalime tries to work over Ahonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lalime struggles to land a body shot inside as Ahonen controls his hands.
Lalime pushes Ahonen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Lalime.
Ahonen blocks an elbow strike from Lalime.
Lalime lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ahonen blocking some punches.
Lalime is leaning against Ahonen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Lalime scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lalime digs a right hand into Ahonen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ahonen's gas tank.
Lalime gets through Ahonen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lalime lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lalime scores with a shot to the side of Ahonen's head.
Lalime throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Lalime - that landed with a thud.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Lalime dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Lalime's cut.
That's time! Lalime's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Lalime jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ahonen swats away the attempt to clinch by Lalime.
Lalime throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ahonen counters with a straight right hand.
Lalime throws an off balance right hand
and Ahonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lalime sizes up Ahonen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ahonen tries to land a front kick but Lalime steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lalime is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ahonen can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahonen takes one to the chin there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahonen. Lalime does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lalime is looking to counter the offense by Ahonen and move into the clinch.

Lalime has closed the distance and engaged Ahonen in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lalime lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Ahonen.
Lalime lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ahonen.
Ahonen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ahonen is trying to break the clinch but Lalime is controlling him.
Anthony Lalime has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short uppercut from Lalime.
Lalime lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ahonen backwards.
Ahonen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Lalime.
Lalime throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ahonens head.
Lalime swings wildly with an uppercut but Ahonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Lalime.
Lalime lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lalime throws an elbow but misses.
Lalime lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ahonen backwards.
Lalime scores with a shot to the side of Ahonen's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Lalime.
Ahonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ahonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lalime's elbow.
Niko Ahonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lalime lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Ahonen.
Lalime doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ahonen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lalime blocks a body shot from Ahonen.
Ahonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ahonen misses with some punches.
Ahonen can't find room to land a body shot as Lalime controls the action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ahonen as Lalime tries to tie him up.
Ahonen tries to work over Lalime's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahonen.
Lalime misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lalime lands an uppercut.
Ahonen lands a hook to the side of the head.

Ahonen is trying to trip Lalime. He has hold of a leg but Lalime is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ahonen persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Lalime is adopting a defensive guard.
Ahonen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lalime looking to control.
Ahonen trying to move into half guard but instead Lalime has managed to sweep!

Lalime passes Ahonen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lalime prevents Ahonen from improving his position.
Lalime is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ahonen is looking for a sweep. Lalime is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ahonen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ahonen striking off his back but it's not causing Lalime any problems.
Lalime has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lalime wants to stand but Ahonen is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahonen keeping moving, preventing Lalime from controlling successfully.
Lalime would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lalime content to stall in guard here.

Ahonen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lalime controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Lalime showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lalime, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Lalime!