PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ville Ahokas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirk Lancaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ahokas's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, ELUVEITIE - Inis Mona. Lancaster comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Raekwon - Guillotine(Swordz) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Kirk Lancaster acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Ahokas
vs
Lancaster

172 cm
20
145 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

165 cm
20
145 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ville Ahokas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kirk Lancaster!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahokas misses with a lunging right hand
and Lancaster counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ahokas scores with a sloppy right hand. Lancaster should have avoided that one.
Ahokas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ahokas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Ahokas.
Ahokas throws an off balance right hand

and Lancaster counters with a shoot takedown. Ahokas fights it but they end up in guard.
Ahokas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lancaster wants to control from the top but Ahokas keeps moving.
Lancaster controlling from the top position.
Ahokas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahokas looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Lancaster actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lancaster manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ahokas tries to free his leg and advance position but Lancaster is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahokas won't allow Lancaster to sweep him here.

That's two 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.
Ahokas trying to control but Lancaster is working from the bottom.
Lancaster manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ahokas manages to get himself to full guard.

Ahokas trying to keep a closed guard but Lancaster is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lancaster accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lancaster throws a big right hand that misses.
Ahokas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lancaster is looking to work some ground and pound but Ahokas has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lancaster accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster wants to control from the top but Ahokas keeps moving.
Lancaster is pushing down on Ahokas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ahokas is fighting to maintain full guard but Lancaster has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lancaster missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Lancaster is looking for a kimura but Ahokas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lancaster to get the leverage.
Lancaster seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ahokas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lancaster wants to pass the guard but Ahokas is defending well.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lancaster throws a series of punches but Ahokas avoids them all with ease.
Lancaster blocks a jab.
Ahokas misses with a hook.
Lancaster swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ahokas.

Lancaster feints and as Ahokas raises his hands in defense, Lancaster changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ahokas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ahokas tries to get out of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster with a nice head shot there.
Ahokas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lancaster missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lancaster trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahokas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lancaster working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Lancaster landing some decent shots from guard.
Lancaster won't allow Ahokas to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lancaster throws a big right hand that misses.
Lancaster content to stall in guard here.
Ahokas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lancaster on the ground.
Lancaster missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kirk Lancaster dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ahokas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lancaster under the eye.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut.
Ahokas misses the jab.
Ahokas throws a lazy right hand but Lancaster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ahokas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lancaster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lancaster just misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lancaster throws out a loose jab but Ahokas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster moves out of range of the strikes.
Lancaster walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lancaster tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lancaster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahokas.
Ahokas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lancaster sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Lancaster.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ahokas moves out of range of the strikes.
Ahokas throws a series of punches but Lancaster moves out of range.
Lancaster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Lancaster tries to counter it with a takedown but Ahokas pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ahokas looks to land a right hand but Lancaster moved out of range.
Lancaster throws out a counter right but Ahokas avoids it with no problem.
Ahokas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ville Ahokas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lancaster misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Ahokas misses the target.
Ahokas ducks under a wild hook from Lancaster.
Lancaster staying out of range there.
Lancaster feints the counter takedown.
Ahokas catches Lancaster with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ville Ahokas is winning the standup battle so far.
Ahokas lands a jab to Lancaster's midsection.
Lancaster lands a lovely overhand right.
Ahokas tried to score with a low kick but Lancaster checks it.
Ahokas throws a lazy right hand but Lancaster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lancaster drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ahokas defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ahokas.
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!
Ahokas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lancaster.
Ahokas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lancaster with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ahokas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lancaster lands with a right hand.
Lancaster slips under a jab.
Lancaster scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ahokas looks to land a right hand but Lancaster moved out of range.
Ahokas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lancaster.
Lancaster looks to land a left hand but Ahokas moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Lancaster.
Ahokas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas throws a right hand that misses
and Lancaster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick from Ahokas is predictable there

and Lancaster counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ahokas won't be happy with that.
Lancaster lands some shots froms side control.
Lancaster trying to control the action but Ahokas is working from the bottom.
Lancaster postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The strikes coming from Lancaster are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

Lancaster is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ahokas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Lancaster is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ahokas has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Lancaster's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lancaster misses with the ground and pound.
Lancaster tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Lancaster has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ahokas parries the strikes from Lancaster easily there. Lancaster is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ahokas to escape.
Kirk Lancaster has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lancaster creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ahokas sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

Lancaster is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ahokas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kirk Lancaster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Lancaster misses with a hook. Ahokas ducked under it nicely.
Lancaster throws a lazy right hand but Ahokas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lancaster missing with a left hand there. Ahokas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab from Ahokas.
A big right from Lancaster misses.
Lancaster staying out of range there.
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Ahokas.
Lancaster wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Lancaster blocks the leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Lancaster misses the target.

Lancaster closes the distance and clinches.
Lancaster tries a body shot but Ahokas blocks it.
Lancaster is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ahokas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lancaster has a couple of punches blocked by Ahokas.
Lancaster lands with a short shot to the head.
Ahokas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ahokas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster cracks Ahokas with a nice body shot.
Lancaster misses with the head strike.
Ahokas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lancaster 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.
Lancaster lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lancaster lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lancaster is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ahokas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ville Ahokas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirk Lancaster.

Ahokas breaks the clinch.
Ville Ahokas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ahokas misses with an uppercut
and Lancaster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ahokas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lancaster misses with a straight right.
A right-left combo lands from Ahokas.
Ahokas throws a jab when Lancaster was well out of range.
Ahokas takes a swing at Lancaster's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Lancaster misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Ahokas.

Lancaster closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lancaster lands in his opponent's guard.
Ahokas is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster is looking to work some ground and pound but Ahokas has wrist control.
Lancaster advances to half guard.
Lancaster keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lancaster is looking to stall here but Ahokas recovers full guard.
Ahokas is trying to keep Lancaster in close.
Lancaster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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.
Lancaster trying to control but Ahokas is working from the bottom.
Kirk Lancaster is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ahokas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lancaster is looking to advance position but Ahokas has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Lancaster gets back to half guard.
Lancaster tries to get to full guard but Ahokas has control of the leg.
Lancaster punching from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lancaster manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kirk Lancaster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lancaster 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kirk Lancaster!
During a confident post fight interview, Kirk Lancaster thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.