PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jarkko Ahola (ranked 1200 p4p, 1649 weight class) and Stres Fleshou Jr (ranked 46 p4p, 90 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ahola
vs
Fleshou Jr

190 cm
33
255
15 - 10 - 0

220 cm
24
320
7 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Northern Zombie

Savage Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarkko Ahola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stres Fleshou Jr!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fleshou Jr throws a hook but Ahola avoids it easily.
Ahola circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ahola looks to score with a jab to the body but Fleshou Jr is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Fleshou Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ahola throws a hook but Fleshou Jr blocks it.
Ahola blocks a jab.
Ahola throws a jab when Fleshou Jr was well out of range.
Fleshou Jr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ahola defends it well.
Ahola scores with a nice strike.
Ahola lands with a straight right. Fleshou Jr didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleshou Jr staying out of range there.
Fleshou Jr throws a series of punches but Ahola moves out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fleshou Jr has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ahola getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fighters circling - Ahola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Ahola.
Fleshou Jr lands with a right hand.
Fleshou Jr misses with a body shot.
Fleshou Jr staying out of range there.
Fleshou Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Ahola's head.

It looks like Jarkko Ahola has been cut.
Jarkko Ahola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fleshou Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ahola rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fleshou Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jarkko Ahola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fleshou Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Ahola misses the shot to the body.
Ahola misses with a body shot.
Ahola misses with a looping left.
Fleshou Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ahola is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahola lands with a nice body punch.
Ahola throws a body punch but Fleshou Jr moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fleshou Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahola.
Ahola scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fleshou Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ahola misses with a shot to the body
and Fleshou Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ahola thinking.
Fleshou Jr connects with a right hand. Ahola shakes it off.
A jab from Fleshou Jr misses.
Fleshou Jr throws a body punch but Ahola moves out of range.
Fleshou Jr avoids the body shot from Ahola.
Ahola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fleshou Jr.
Ahola missing with a left hand there. Fleshou Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahola scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ahola misses with an uppercut. Fleshou Jr saw that one coming.
Fleshou Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahola seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fleshou Jr misses with an uppercut. Ahola saw that one coming.
Ahola avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ahola thuds a left hand into Fleshou Jr's body.
Ahola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fleshou Jr.
Fleshou Jr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ahola lands a head shot.
Ahola takes a swing at Fleshou Jr's ribcage but misses.
Ahola is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ahola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fleshou Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fleshou Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahola misses with a body shot.
Ahola misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fleshou Jr cracks Ahola with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fleshou Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice cross by Ahola.
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!
Ahola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ahola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Ahola closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ahola scores with a shoulder strike.
Fleshou Jr's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fleshou Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fleshou Jr blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jarkko Ahola dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jarkko Ahola's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ahola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fleshou Jr tries to counter with a clinch but Ahola shakes him off and moves away.
Ahola defending well as Fleshou Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Ahola throws an off balance right hand
and Fleshou Jr counters with a left and a right that stings Ahola.
Ahola is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fleshou Jr moves out of range as Ahola strikes.
Jarkko Ahola is winning the standup battle so far.
Fleshou Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fleshou Jr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ahola scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ahola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fleshou Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahola.
And Fleshou Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Ahola pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ahola doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahola misses with a combination
and Fleshou Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ahola throws a shot from downtown. Fleshou Jr moves away and avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleshou Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fleshou Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahola.
Fleshou Jr avoids the body shot from Ahola.
Fleshou Jr with the counter takedown but Ahola avoids it easily.
Ahola moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ahola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fleshou Jr can do to turn this around?
Fleshou Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahola.
Ahola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ahola scores with a jab.

Ahola has closed the distance and engaged Fleshou Jr in a clinch.
Fleshou Jr tries to work over Ahola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fleshou Jr is stalling here.
Ahola misses with some punches.
Ahola tries to throw a body punch but Fleshou Jr avoids it by throwing Ahola back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fleshou Jr.
Ahola misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleshou Jr lands an uppercut.
Ahola can't find room to land a body shot as Fleshou Jr controls the action.
Fleshou Jr being controlled against the cage.
Fleshou Jr lands a right hand.
Fleshou Jr lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fleshou Jr misses with a body punch.
Fleshou Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fleshou Jr pushes Ahola back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Fleshou Jr.

Fleshou Jr jumps into guard, dragging Ahola to the mat.

Fleshou Jr looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ahola has picked Fleshou Jr up and slammed him! Fleshou Jr can't keep hold of the triangle and Ahola manages to pass to side control!
A control attempt from Fleshou Jr but he's now mounted!
Fleshou Jr tries to improve his position but instead Ahola has taken his back!
Fleshou Jr wants to control his opponent's hands but Ahola gets his hands free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleshou Jr wants to escape the position.
Ahola not allowing Fleshou Jr to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Fleshou Jr's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ahola is not going to allow Fleshou Jr to sit and survive in this position.
I would not like to be Fleshou Jr right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fleshou Jr trying to control the hands but Ahola breaks the grip.
Ahola is hanging on to Fleshou Jr's back as he tries to escape.
Ahola not allowing Fleshou Jr to control his hands.
Fleshou Jr can't escape the position.
Fleshou Jr just trying to survive but Ahola is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fleshou Jr tries to break free.
Ahola controls the position.
Ahola not allowing Fleshou Jr to control his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jarkko Ahola will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jarkko Ahola's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Ahola gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fleshou Jr is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahola.
Fleshou Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Ahola controls his hands.

Fleshou Jr has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ahola is trying to keep an underhook but Fleshou Jr manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ahola is trying to control but can't.

Fleshou Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ahola is just riding it out for now. Fleshou Jr eventually gives up the hold.
Ahola won't allow Fleshou Jr to pass to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Fleshou Jr is looking for a kimura but Ahola is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fleshou Jr to get the leverage.

Fleshou Jr is looking for a kimura here.

Fleshou Jr is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Ahola still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Ahola has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Ahola wants to control but Fleshou Jr is keeping him busy.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Fleshou Jr tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Ahola easily slips into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleshou Jr looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ahola here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Fleshou Jr is trying to break free.
Ahola controls the action.
You can see the frustration on Fleshou Jr's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleshou Jr wants to control his opponent's hands but Ahola gets his hands free.
Ahola controlling well, preventing Fleshou Jr from escaping the position.
Ahola controls the action.
Fleshou Jr trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Fleshou Jr tries to roll but Ahola sticks to his back.
Ahola biding his time, controlling Fleshou Jr.
Fleshou Jr just trying to survive but Ahola is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Jarkko Ahola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fleshou Jr tries to escape but Ahola has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ahola trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahola is hanging on to Fleshou Jr's back as he tries to escape.
Fleshou Jr is keeping busy.
Fleshou Jr tries to escape but Ahola has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Fleshou Jr looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Fleshou Jr is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Stres Fleshou Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jarkko Ahola showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ahola, 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarkko Ahola!
A very excited looking Jarkko Ahola made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.