PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jiri Ahokas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Slaughter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ahokas might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Shoot to Thrill by AC/DC. The crowd seem to be enjoying Slaughter's choice of entrance music: The Crown - World Below. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Ahokas
vs
Slaughter

164 cm
23
143 lbs
15 - 4 - 0

175 cm
25
160 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Phoenix Nutrition - 158 recovery $99

Convicted Trap House

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jiri Ahokas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christian Slaughter!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slaughter moves out of range as Ahokas strikes.
Jiri Ahokas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Slaughter moves into the clinch successfully.
Ahokas tries a knee to the head but Slaughter blocks it.
Slaughter manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ahokas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Slaughter has Ahokas pushed against the cage.

Slaughter lands a takedown into guard.
Ahokas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Slaughter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Slaughter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Slaughter preventing the sweep.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slaughter wants to pass the guard but Ahokas is keeping the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A jab from Ahokas misses.
Ahokas misses with a few strikes there.
Slaughter tries to close the distance and clinch but Ahokas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Slaughter thows a body shot but no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ahokas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Slaughter takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Slaughter throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ahokas counters with a nice body shot.
Ahokas misses with a low kick.
Ahokas throws a body kick that misses.
Slaughter lands a lovely overhand right.
Ahokas throws a sloppy head kick and Slaughter moves out of range easily.
Ahokas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Slaughter lands a two punch combo.
Ahokas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ahokas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Slaughter at a distance.
Ahokas misses with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Slaughter counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ahokas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ahokas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Slaughter as the two fighters clinch.
Ahokas lands a good knee to the midsection. Slaughter won't want to take too many of those.
Ahokas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ahokas prevents a takedown attempt there.
Slaughter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ahokas misses with a knee strike.
Slaughter is trying to drag Ahokas to the mat but Ahokas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Slaughter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ahokas cracks Slaughter with a nice body shot.
Ahokas lands a knee to the body.
Ahokas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter lands a body shot in the clinch.
Slaughter lands a body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Slaughter.
Ahokas missing with knees to the body.
Ahokas lands a nice knee to the body.
Ahokas lands a nice elbow.
A short body shot lands from Slaughter as the two fighters clinch.
Ahokas utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ahokas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Slaughter is defending well for now.
Slaughter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ahokas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ahokas lands a hook that snaps the head of Slaughter backwards.
Slaughter works on Ahokas's body with a couple of short punches.

Slaughter turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahokas is not content to let Slaughter control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Christian Slaughter will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Slaughter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ahokas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ahokas is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Slaughter.
A shot to the body from Ahokas misses
and Slaughter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ahokas misses with a leg kick.
Ahokas pivots, looking for a leg kick but Slaughter is out of range and Ahokas settles back down.
Slaughter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahokas moves away.
Slaughter slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ahokas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Slaughter is able to avoid easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahokas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Slaughter is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ahokas scores with a leg kick.
Slaughter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Slaughter clinches with his opponent.
A right hook to the body lands for Slaughter.
Ahokas tries to work over Slaughter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slaughter scores with a shot to the side of Ahokas's head.
Ahokas misses with a knee strike.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Slaughter cracks Ahokas with a nice body shot.
Ahokas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Slaughter.
Slaughter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Slaughter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ahokas as Slaughter tries to tie him up.
Ahokas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Slaughter avoids it.
Ahokas misses with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter works on Ahokas's body with a couple of short punches.
Ahokas swings wildly with an uppercut but Slaughter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slaughter is pushing Ahokas up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

Slaughter breaks from the clinch.
Ahokas wants to land a leg kick but Slaughter is out of range.
A low kick from Ahokas misses
and Slaughter counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Slaughter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ahokas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slaughter checks a leg kick nicely.
A low kick from Ahokas is predictable there
and Slaughter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ahokas throws a front kick aimed at Slaughter's knee but Slaughter avoids it well.
Some bone on bone action there as Slaughter checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Slaughter rushes Ahokas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Slaughter lands with a left to the head.
Ahokas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Slaughter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Slaughter avoiding damage.
Slaughter scores with a shot to the side of Ahokas's head.
Ahokas throws a punch but it's blocked by Slaughter.
A short left from Slaughter.
Slaughter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Slaughter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ahokas or not.
Slaughter is struggling to control the position.
Slaughter scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Slaughter.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slaughter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ahokas struggles to land a body shot inside as Slaughter controls his hands.
Slaughter scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Slaughter.
A hook to the body from Slaughter.
Still in the clinch, Slaughter scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter is trying to drag Ahokas to the mat but Ahokas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Slaughter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slaughter avoiding damage as Ahokas throws knees to the body.
Slaughter cracks Ahokas with a nice body shot.
Slaughter is working Ahokas over against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Slaughter.
Slaughter digs a right hand into Ahokas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ahokas's gas tank.
Slaughter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Slaughter.
Slaughter lands a body shot.
Slaughter wants a takedown but no success here.
Jiri Ahokas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Slaughter.
Ahokas misses with a knee to the head.
Slaughter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ahokas.
Christian Slaughter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Slaughter digs a right hand underneath Ahokas's ribcage. Ahokas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Slaughter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ahokas backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slaughter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Slaughter lands a body shot in the clinch.
Slaughter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Slaughter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Slaughter pushes Ahokas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slaughter lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Slaughter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Slaughter tries to clinch
and Ahokas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Slaughter's knee momentarily.
Slaughter is looking to clinch.
Slaughter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Slaughter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ahokas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Slaughter misses with an uppercut. Ahokas saw that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ahokas. That's going to slow Slaughter down.
Christian Slaughter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slaughter misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaughter tries to clinch there but Ahokas circles away.
Ahokas throws a leg kick
and Slaughter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ahokas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahokas tries a head kick but it misses.
Ahokas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slaughter.
Slaughter tries to clinch up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ahokas.
Ahokas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Slaughter.
A decent looking cross lands there for Slaughter.

Slaughter pushes Ahokas up against the cage in a clinch.
Ahokas misses with a punch on the inside.
Slaughter taking a breather.
Ahokas works on Slaughter's body with a couple of short punches.
Ahokas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Slaughter blocks it with crossed arms.
Stalling in the clinch from Slaughter.
Slaughter is trying to drag Ahokas to the mat but Ahokas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas looking to throw knees to the head but Slaughter is blocking nicely.
Ahokas scores with a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Slaughter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ahokas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ahokas is trying to maintain a safe position but Slaughter gets an underhook and turns Ahokas into the cage.
Slaughter is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ahokas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ahokas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Slaughter is defending well for now.
A right hook to the body lands for Slaughter.
Slaughter avoids the elbow strike from Ahokas, against the cage.
Slaughter presses Ahokas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slaughter avoids a wild elbow strike from Ahokas.

Slaughter breaks from the clinch.
Ahokas misses with a body shot
and Slaughter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Slaughter slips under a jab.

Slaughter drives through with a takedown into guard.
Slaughter trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahokas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ahokas controls Slaughter momentarily but Slaughter frees himself.
Ahokas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Slaughter sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ahokas's guard.
Slaughter moves into full mount! Ahokas won't be happy about that!
Slaughter wants to control the pace but Ahokas is squirming around nicely.
Slaughter with good strikes from the mount here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Slaughter wants to control the pace but Ahokas is squirming around nicely.
Slaughter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ahokas sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Slaughter thows a huge punch but Ahokas dodges it nicely.
Jiri Ahokas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ahokas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Slaughter.
Slaughter is trying to control. Ahokas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Slaughter passes to full mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Slaughter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Slaughter has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 26:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Slaughter!