PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jasun Wharton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ville Ahokas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ahokas comes into a darkened arena with his song building. ELUVEITIE - Inis Mona kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!

Wharton
vs
Ahokas

165 cm
28
142 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

172 cm
21
145 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Voodoo Nutrition

Voodoo Nutrition
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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jasun Wharton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ville Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Russell Pearce and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Wharton.
We've been hearing reports that Wharton has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ahokas throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Wharton counters with a shoot takedown. Ahokas fights it but they end up in guard.
Wharton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wharton connects with a couple of short punches.

Wharton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wharton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wharton cracks Ahokas with a solid left hand.
Ahokas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wharton manages to get himself to full guard.

Wharton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ahokas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wharton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wharton is on top in guard.

Wharton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahokas looking for a sweep. Not yet Ahokas, not yet.
Wharton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wharton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ahokas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wharton landing some decent shots from guard.
Wharton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ahokas can't keep his opponent in guard - Wharton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wharton connects with a nice short shot to Ahokas's temple.
Wharton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ahokas's head.

Wharton wants to work for an arm triangle but Ahokas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wharton content to control rather than advance.
Ahokas is looking to improve his position.
Wharton is trying to control. Ahokas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wharton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ahokas keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ahokas is looking to control Wharton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ahokas avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wharton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wharton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ahokas keeps working.
Wharton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ahokas defending well though.

Wharton is trying to work for a kimura but Ahokas is defending well.
Wharton is controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wharton is looking to advance position but Ahokas won't allow it.
Wharton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wharton slips a nice elbow through Ahokas's hands, connecting with Ahokas's forehead.
Wharton lands strikes from half guard.
Wharton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ahokas with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wharton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Wharton is working for a submission of some sort.
Wharton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jasun Wharton dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ahokas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wharton.

Wharton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ahokas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wharton is in Ahokas's guard.
Wharton postures up.
Ahokas can't keep his opponent in guard - Wharton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wharton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wharton is pressing down on Ahokas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ahokas is holding on for now.
Ahokas is controlling Wharton's trapped leg to prevent Wharton from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahokas is not content to let Wharton control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahokas trying to control from the bottom.
Wharton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wharton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wharton misses with a head shot. Ahokas uses the momentum to regain guard.
Ahokas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wharton stands up over Ahokas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wharton lands a couple of digs.
Ahokas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wharton wants to control from the top but Ahokas keeps moving.
Wharton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ahokas can do to turn this around?
Wharton throwing strikes from guard but Ahokas blocks nicely.
Wharton landing some decent shots from guard.
Ahokas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wharton 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.
Ahokas keeping full guard, as Wharton tries to pass.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ahokas with a nice cross.
Wharton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahokas.
Good shot there by Ahokas.
Ahokas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wharton.
Ahokas jabs Wharton right on the nose. Wharton blinks but takes it well.
Ahokas scoring well with a low kick there.
Wharton looks to land a right hand but Ahokas moved out of range.
It seemed like Ahokas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Wharton decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ahokas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wharton wants to pass the guard but Ahokas is defending well.
Wharton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahokas keeping control of the position.
Wharton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wharton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ahokas with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wharton thows a huge punch but Ahokas dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jasun Wharton dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Wharton fails with the takedown.
Ahokas throws a hook to the side of Wharton's head but Wharton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Wharton was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ahokas.
A big right from Wharton misses.
Ahokas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wharton avoids the body shot from Ahokas.
Wharton takes a swing at Ahokas's ribcage but misses.
Ahokas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wharton is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahokas avoids the body shot from Wharton.
Wharton swings widly with a right hand
and Ahokas counters with a nice uppercut.
Wharton lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Ahokas misses the target.
Wharton tries to counter by clinching up but Ahokas breaks away and moves out of range.
Ahokas wants to slow Wharton down by chopping away at his legs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wharton is defended easily by Ahokas.
Ahokas throws a hook to the side of Wharton's head but Wharton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ville Ahokas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ahokas loads up on a big right hand but Wharton slips the punch.
Ahokas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wharton.
Wharton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahokas.
A little feinted left hand from Wharton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ville Ahokas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas throws a jab but it's blocked by Wharton.
Ahokas connects with a single shot there.
Wharton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahokas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ahokas tries to bum rush Wharton with a series of wild strikes but Wharton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A quick step to the side and Wharton tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wharton lands the left hand.
Ahokas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wharton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ahokas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jasun Wharton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Wharton lands a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas ducks under a wild hook from Wharton.
Ahokas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wharton throws a poor cross that misses
and Wharton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

It looks like Jasun Wharton has been cut.
Ahokas throws a looping overhand right but Wharton ducks down to avoid it.
Wharton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wharton avoids the head kick by Ahokas.
Ahokas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ahokas swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Wharton counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wharton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Wharton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wharton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wharton trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahokas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wharton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jasun Wharton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wharton trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahokas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahokas throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Wharton advances to half guard.
Wharton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wharton passes to side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Wharton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ville Ahokas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wharton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jasun Wharton!