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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jarkko Ahola (ranked 932 p4p, 856 weight class) and Devin Hill (ranked 49 p4p, 47 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarkko Ahola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devin Hill!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill throws a nice looking combination but Ahola bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ahola is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hill.
Hill throws a series of punches but Ahola avoids them all with ease.
Ahola is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hill.
Hill throws a hook to the side of Ahola's head but Ahola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hill throws a body shot but no joy.
Hill throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hill doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ahola throws a body punch but Hill moves out of range.
Hill throws a series of punches but Ahola avoids them all with ease.
Ahola dips to his left and cracks Hill with an uppercut!
Hill avoids the body shot from Ahola.
Ahola lands a right hook to the body.
Ahola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hill.
Hill lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ahola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hill scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hill slips under a jab from Ahola.
Hill throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ahola lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill throws a combination. Ahola tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hill jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hill jabs at Ahola's body.
Hill throws a jab when Ahola was well out of range.
Hill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahola moves away.
A slow jab from Ahola misses its intended target.
Ahola throws a body punch but Hill moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Hill lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ahola doesn't seem phased though.
Ahola slips a jab and a cross from Hill.
Hill takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ahola is looking to wear down Hill with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hill throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ahola lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ahola.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahola scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hill in his tracks.
Hill lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ahola circles away quickly and effectively.
Hill tries a low kick but Ahola avoids it.
Ahola jabs at Hill's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahola throws a hook but Hill avoids it easily.
It looks like Ahola has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ahola.
Ahola cracks Hill with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Hill.
Ahola circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hill misses the jab.
Hill displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ahola throws a body shot but no joy.
Hill waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ahola.
Ahola doesn't manage to clinch there - Hill circles away.
Ahola walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ahola scores with a sloppy right hand. Hill should have avoided that one.
Ahola slips a jab from Hill.
Ahola punishes Hill's body with a nice straight punch.
Hill throws a lazy right hand but Ahola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ahola is looking to counter the offense by Hill and move into the clinch.
Ahola clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahola blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ahola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ahola takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Jarkko Ahola has been cut.
Ahola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ahola lands a body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ahola misses with a body punch.
Hill'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.
Ahola throws a head punch that misses.
Ahola throws a head punch that misses.
Ahola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ahola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hill's elbow.
Ahola blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hill gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hill lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill crunches a lovely knee into Ahola's ribcage.
Ahola is working Hill over against the cage.
Hill lands an elbow that stopped Ahola in his tracks for a moment.
Ahola throws a punch but it's blocked by Hill.
Ahola throws a punch but it's blocked by Hill.
Stalling in the clinch from Hill.
Ahola working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hill pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Hill.
Ahola misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ahola creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ahola.
Hill lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hill lands an elbow inside.
Ahola lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hill backwards.
Hill wants to get back to striking at distance but Ahola won't allow it.
Hill is trying to maintain a safe position but Ahola gets an underhook and turns Hill into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Devin Hill will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jarkko Ahola's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hill displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ahola throws out the jab.
Ahola connects with a body shot.
Devin Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hill connects with a single shot there.
Ahola tests Hill's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hill tries to move into range but Ahola moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hill uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahola.
Ahola sets himself, and Hill steps forward looking for the clinch! Ahola avoids it this time.
Hill on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ahola closes the distance and pushes Hill back into the cage.
Ahola working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ahola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hill prevents a body shot from Ahola.
Ahola lands a shot to the body.
Ahola managing to block the knees to the body from Hill.
A right hand to the body from Ahola.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahola lands an uppercut.
Hill is breathing heavily.
Ahola working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahola lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hill is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ahola is keeping busy.
Ahola tries to throw a body punch but Hill avoids it by throwing Ahola back against the cage.
Ahola avoids the elbow strike from Hill, against the cage.
Jarkko Ahola has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hill pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hill has a couple of punches blocked by Ahola.
Ahola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ahola blocks a body shot from Hill.
Ahola tries a body shot but Hill blocks it.
Hill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ahola misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Ahola.
Hill blocks a body shot from Ahola.
Hill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hill is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hill blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ahola misses with the head strike.
Ahola tries to throw a body punch but Hill avoids it by throwing Ahola back against the cage.
Hill gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hill tries a body shot but Ahola blocks it.
Ahola lands a hook that snaps the head of Hill backwards.
Ahola can't find room to land a body shot as Hill controls the action.
Hill taking a breather.
Ahola blocks an elbow strike.
Ahola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hill blocks an uppercut.
Hill is stalling here.
Ahola tries a body shot but Hill blocks it.
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!
Hill tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ahola avoids it.
Ahola lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ahola tries to work over Hill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hill misses with an elbow over the top.
Hill prevents a body shot from Ahola.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Ahola fails to land.
Hill lands a nice elbow.
Jarkko Ahola's cut is getting worse.
Ahola avoids the elbow strike from Hill, against the cage.
Hill blocks an uppercut.
Ahola digs a right hand into Hill's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hill's gas tank.
Hill blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ahola struggles to land a body shot inside as Hill controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahola.
Hill working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ahola lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hill tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ahola just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ahola lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hill trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Ahola fails to land.
Ahola lands with a left to the head.
Hill content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ahola working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahola has a couple of punches blocked by Hill.
Hill creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hill is trying to break the clinch but Ahola has him pressed against the cage.
Ahola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ahola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ahola tries to throw a body punch but Hill avoids it by throwing Ahola back against the cage.
Hill struggles to land a body shot inside as Ahola controls his hands.
Ahola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hill is looking to control Ahola's arms but Ahola gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hill has his back to the cage.
Hill is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ahola lands a nice shot to the body.
Ahola misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Ahola.
Ahola lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jarkko Ahola dominated that second round.
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! This is the final round!
Ahola ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hill throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hill doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hill takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ahola throws the left hand but Hill avoids the punch easily.
Nice shot lands for Ahola.
Hill bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hill tries to bum rush Ahola with a series of wild strikes but Ahola uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hill gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hill fails to land with a series of punches.
Ahola works Hill's body with a nice hook.
Hill connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahola takes a swing at Hill's ribcage but misses.
Hill takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hill throws a shot from downtown. Ahola moves away and avoids it.
Ahola takes a swing at Hill's ribcage but misses.
Hill doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ahola moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ahola lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahola scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ahola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jarkko Ahola is winning the standup battle so far.
Ahola moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hill throws an overhand right that lands on Ahola's shoulder, as Ahola tries to avoid the shot.
Devin Hill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ahola throws a lazy right hand but Hill sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hill throws out a counter right but Ahola avoids it with no problem.
Hill slips a jab from Ahola.
Ahola looks to land a right hand but Hill moved out of range.
A lazy left from Ahola finds it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Ahola there.
Hill looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hill lands a jab-cross combination.
Hill takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jarkko Ahola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahola lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ahola looks to score with a jab to the body but Hill is just out of range.
Hill on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hill has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill misses with the combination.
Ahola tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hill looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hill keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ahola loads up on a big right hand but Hill slips the punch.
Ahola tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hill manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ahola doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ahola thuds his right hand into Hill's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hill defending well as Ahola loads up on a big left hand.
Ahola gets tackled into the cage by Hill. Hill maintains the clinch.
Ahola lands with a light punch inside.
Hill wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ahola throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hills head.
Hill looking to slow down the pace here.
A hook to the body from Ahola.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahola misses with some punches.
Ahola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Ahola.
Ahola lands a right hand.
Hill takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Ahola.
Ahola lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ahola.
Hill blocking some punches.
Hill missing with knees to the body.
Ahola lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ahola.
Ahola lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ahola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hill blocks an uppercut.
Hill tries to land knees in the clinch but Ahola avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahola scores with a hook to the body.
Ahola makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Ahola.
Ahola tries to throw a body punch but Hill avoids it by throwing Ahola back against the cage.
Hill wants to stall.
Ahola makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ahola throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ahola lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ahola lands an uppercut.
Ahola throws a head punch that misses.
Ahola gets through Hill's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahola struggles to land a body shot inside as Hill controls his hands.
Ahola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hill can do to turn this around?
Hill is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ahola is defending well for now.
Ahola makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ahola blocks the elbow strike.
Ahola lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jarkko Ahola showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ahola has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarkko Ahola!
Our winner, Jarkko Ahola, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Devin Hill had this to say: 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.
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