PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tauski Mountain (ranked 645 p4p, 625 weight class) and Jarkko Ahola (ranked 34 p4p, 31 weight class). Jarkko Ahola has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tauski Mountain's chin.

Mountain
vs
Ahola

175 cm
33
295
13 - 9 - 0

190 cm
31
255
12 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Fast

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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 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tauski Mountain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarkko Ahola!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahola lands a right hook to the body.
Ahola fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ahola misses with a looping left.
Mountain throws a quick counter head kick but Ahola was just out of range.
Mountain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and Mountain tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahola jabs at Mountain's body.
We've been informed that Ahola has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mountain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big right from Ahola misses.
Mountain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahola.
Mountain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahola.
Jarkko Ahola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ahola.
Mountain misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ahola darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mountain tries to move into range but Ahola moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahola takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A big right from Ahola misses.
Ahola swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mountain.
Ahola throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Ahola misses its intended target.
Ahola misses with a body shot
and Mountain counters with a left and a right that stings Ahola.
Ahola cracks a nice hook into Mountain's ribs.
Ahola tries to clinch up.
Ahola has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Jarkko Ahola has been cut.
A big right from Ahola misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mountain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahola.
Mountain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mountain with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ahola to score with a decent uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahola lands a glancing blow to the side of Mountain's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahola. Mountain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ahola uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mountain has time to react.
Mountain throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mountain throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ahola.
Ahola is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mountain had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Ahola swings for the body but Mountain moves out of range.
Ahola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mountain was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahola.
Mountain is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ahola moves out of range of the body kick.
Ahola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ahola lands with an overhand left.
Mountain has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ahola finds it's way round the side to connect with Mountain's head.
Ahola throws a right hand that misses
and Mountain makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahola swings for the body but Mountain moves out of range.
No joy there for Mountain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ahola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Ahola looks to move away, Mountain throws a big counter combo but Ahola just gets out of the way.
Mountain looks to land a right hand but Ahola moved out of range.
Ahola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mountain looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mountain takes a swing at Ahola's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Mountain.
Ahola keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mountain walks into a straight right hand from Ahola.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mountain avoids the body shot from Ahola.
A little feinted left hand from Mountain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ahola looks to land a right hand but Mountain moved out of range.
Mountain appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mountain is looking to wear down Ahola with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mountain moves away from the strike by Ahola.

Mountain drops Ahola with a nice combination! Mountain dives into Ahola's guard, looking to finish!
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!

Mountain stands and steps away. Ahola gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ahola connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ahola lands with a straight right. Mountain didn't see that one coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mountain.
Mountain takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mountain defending well as Ahola loads up on a big left hand.
Mountain defending well as Ahola loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jarkko Ahola will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jarkko Ahola's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ahola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mountain manages to avoid it.
Mountain looks to land a left hand but Ahola moved out of range nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Mountain. Those never looked like landing.
Ahola tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Ahola. That snapped Mountain's head back.
Jarkko Ahola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mountain moves away from the strike by Ahola.
Ahola misses with a lunging right hand
and Mountain counters with a stiff right hand.
Ahola misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Mountain.
It looked like Mountain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ahola throws a big shot that misses.
Ahola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mountain takes one to the chin there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mountain misses with a hook.
Ahola paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ahola connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ahola wants to clinch up but Mountain keeps it at a distance.
Ahola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mountain was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahola.
Ahola throws the left hand but Mountain avoids the punch easily.
Mountain swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ahola with a jab.

Ahola fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mountain, pushing him back against the cage.
Mountain just leaning against Ahola, taking a breather.

Mountain breaks from the clinch.
Ahola lands with an uppercut that bounces Mountain off the cage and back into range.
Mountain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahola was well out of range. Poor timing from Mountain.
Ahola has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahola misses with an uppercut.
Mountain seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ahola lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A swing and a miss from Ahola.
Ahola misses with a body shot.
Ahola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahola cracks Mountain with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ahola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mountain finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A slow jab from Ahola misses its intended target.
Mountain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahola manages to avoid it.
A combination from Mountain does no damage.
Ahola lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mountain looks to land a left hand but Ahola moved out of range nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahola misses with a body shot

and Mountain counters with a series of strikes that sends Ahola to the canvas! Mountain follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Mountain not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mountain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ahola swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ahola trying to keep a closed guard but Mountain is proving a slippery customer.
Mountain controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mountain gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ahola misses the jab.
Ahola connects with a jab.
Ahola is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mountain looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mountain moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ahola bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tauski Mountain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mountain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahola was well out of range. Poor timing from Mountain.
Ahola avoids the head kick by Mountain.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jarkko Ahola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jarkko Ahola's cut.
That's time! Mountain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Mountain slips under a jab.
Some wild striking there from Mountain.
A slow jab from Mountain misses its intended target.
Ahola steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mountain.
Ahola misses with a hook. Mountain ducked under it nicely.
Mountain stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A big left from Ahola misses.
Mountain connects with a body shot that sends Ahola's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mountain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mountain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahola.
Mountain is looking to counter punch.
A swing and a miss from Ahola.
Mountain lands a nice shot to the body.
Ahola takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mountain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ahola throws a right hand that misses
and Mountain counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ahola misses with a hook to the body
and Mountain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That has opened up Jarkko Ahola's cut even more.
Mountain scores with a jab. Ahola acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Ahola is rocked!
Ahola scores with a nice right hand.
Ahola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mountain appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ahola slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mountain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahola.
Ahola throws a good cross that connects.
Nice uppercut there from Ahola.
Ahola throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mountain counters with a body kick that stops Ahola in his tracks momentarily.
Mountain looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
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!

Mountain drops his shoulder and cracks Ahola with a huge uppercut! Ahola goes down! Can Mountain finish him?
Ahola is still in real trouble! Can Mountain finish him?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mountain showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mountain's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ahola seems to have recovered his senses.
Ahola is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mountain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ahola swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mountain stands up and waves to Ahola to follow him.
Mountain lands with a cross.
Jarkko Ahola is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ahola throws a jab but it's blocked by Mountain.
Ahola stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ahola listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahola ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ahola throws a shot from downtown. Mountain moves away and avoids it.
Ahola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mountain moves away.
Mountain throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ahola.
Ahola bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mountain's head backwards.
Mountain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ahola circles away quickly and effectively.
Ahola scores with the left hand. Mountain knows he should have avoided that one.
Mountain looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mountain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahola.
A counter left hand to the body from Mountain misses its target.
Tauski Mountain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mountain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ahola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mountain moves away.
Ahola tries to clinch there but Mountain circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tauski Mountain showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ahola has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarkko Ahola!
Jarkko Ahola thanked the fans post fight for their support.