Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 361 Steve v Okoro
Date: Oct 19, 2024

#R1#
Laake is looking to chop away at Ahola's legs.
Both fighters circling a little - Laake finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Laake throws a lazy head kick
and Ahola counters with a nice body shot.
Ahola checks a low kick from Laake.
Ahola throws a jab but it's blocked by Laake.
Ahola swings for the body but Laake moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Laake.
Laake moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ahola throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahola throws a body shot but no joy.
Laake scores with a jab. Ahola acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Laake lands a nice looking body shot.
Ahola steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Laake. That one must have hurt.#T1#
A slow jab from Ahola misses its intended target.
Laake moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Laake, right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Laake tenderised Ahola's leg. Ahola is trying to keep his angry face on.
Laake throws a sloppy head kick and Ahola moves out of range easily.
Laake dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ahola. That did some damage!
A nice leg kick lands there from Laake.
A head kick by Laake misses
and Ahola counters with a left and a right that stings Laake.
Laake throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yngve Laake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laake tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ahola is able to avoid easily.
Laake has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Laake fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ahola.
Laake cracks Ahola with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahola throws a jab but it's blocked by Laake. #T2#
Ahola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laake.
Laake throws a sloppy head kick and Ahola moves out of range easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Laake. That's going to slow Ahola down.
Ahola on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Laake slips a jab from Ahola.
Ahola has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Laake throws a leg kick
and Ahola counters with a nice uppercut.
Ahola scores with the left hand. Laake knows he should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laake. Ahola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ahola misses with a straight right.
Ahola avoids the head kick by Laake.
Laake throws a sloppy head kick and Ahola moves out of range easily.
Ahola is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Laake tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Good leg kick by Laake.
Ahola takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Laake throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Laake pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ahola was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crunch! Laake slams his shin into Ahola's torso.
Laake looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahola is just out of range.
Ahola swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Ahola blocks the leg kick.
Ahola appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Laake throws a head kick that misses.
Laake misses with a low kick as Ahola jumps back.
Laake connects with a solid leg kick.
Ahola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ahola takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Laake.
Laake walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ahola checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ahola is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Laake.
Laake throws a sloppy head kick and Ahola moves out of range easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Laake.
Ahola checks the leg kick.
Ahola works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Laake fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ahola has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Laake fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ahola.
A slapping leg kick lands for Laake.
A low kick lands for Laake.
Ahola lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yngve Laake dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Ahola misses with a lunging right hand
and Laake counters with a solid body kick.
Laake pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Ahola was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Laake.
Laake fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ahola.
A low kick lands for Laake.
Ahola looks to land a left hand but Laake moved out of range nicely.
Laake connects with a jab.
Ahola misses with a wild body shot.
Laake connects with an inside leg kick.
Laake misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahola connects with a looping right hand.
Ahola misses with a body shot.
Laake now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Laake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Laake throws the kick towards the body but Ahola avoids it.#T1#
Laake throws a head kick that misses
enabling Ahola to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Yngve Laake has been cut.
Ahola has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Laake tries to land a leg kick but Ahola saw it coming and moves away.
Laake lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ahola's sensitive parts.
Laake throws a quick inside leg kick.
Laake lands with a slapping head kick.
Laake lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yngve Laake seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick from Laake misses.
It looked like Ahola wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ahola throws a looping overhand right but Laake ducks down to avoid it.
Laake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Laake scoring well with a low kick there.
A telegraphed right hand from Laake misses the target.
Laake throws a leg kick
and Ahola counters with a nice uppercut.
Ahola's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.#T2#
Laake wants to slow Ahola down by chopping away at his legs.
Ahola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Laake is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laake sizes up Ahola with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ahola connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Laake's hands.
Ahola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laake moves away.
Laake moves out of range of the strikes.
Laake on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Laake.
Ahola moves out of range of the leg kick from Laake.
A counter left hand to the body from Ahola misses its target.
Laake throws a head kick that half lands.
Ahola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Laake loads up on a big right hand but Ahola slips the punch.#T3#
Ahola keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Laake throws a lazy head kick #KD#
and Ahola counters with a crisp right hand that drops Laake! Ahola lets Laake back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Laake is rocked!
The fighters circling - Ahola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Laake is still on wobbly legs! Can Ahola finish him?
Ahola circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Laake to the canvas! Laake doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Ahola keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jarkko Ahola!
An out of breath Jarkko Ahola thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DMMA 351 Dewitt v Lovanov
Date: Sep 21, 2024

#R1#
Prix blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Prix tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Prix slips a jab from Ahola.
Prix thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ahola scores with a punch to the head.
Ahola dips to his left and cracks Prix with an uppercut!#CL2#
Ahola moves into the clinch successfully.
Prix blocks a body shot from Ahola.
Ahola misses with the head strike.
Prix misses with a knee to the head.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahola misses with a body punch.
I was talking to Prix's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ahola can't find room to land a body shot as Prix controls the action. #BC#
Prix pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Prix defending well as Ahola loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Ahola throws the left hand but Prix avoids the punch easily.
Prix on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ahola throws a good cross that connects.
Ahola throws a lazy uppercut
and Prix counters with a leg kick.
Ahola scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ahola throws a lazy uppercut
and Prix counters with a nice uppercut.
Prix moves out of range of the strikes.
Prix uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahola.
Prix takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A swing and a miss from Prix.
Ahola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Prix.
Prix thinks about countering with a head kick.
Ahola connects with a single shot there.#T2#
Ahola loads up on a big right hand but Prix slips the punch.
Ahola fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prix throws a big shot that misses.
Ahola ducks under a wild hook from Prix.
Ahola blocks a head kick by Prix.
Nice defenses there by Prix.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ahola, as that shot connected.
Jarkko Ahola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prix fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ahola misses with a looping left.
Prix takes one to the chin there.
Nice defenses there by Prix.
Prix throws a counter high kick but Ahola was just alert enough to avoid it.#T3#
Ahola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It appears Prix was looking to counter with a kick there.
Prix slips under a jab from Ahola.
Ahola throws a hook but Prix avoids it easily.
It appears Prix was looking to counter with a kick there.
A big right from Ahola misses.
The fighters circling - Prix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Prix bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ahola's head.#CUT#It looks like Jarkko Ahola has been cut.
Ahola scores with a hook.
Prix staying out of range there.
As Ahola backs away, Prix returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ahola misses with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Prix.
Ahola throws a hook but Prix blocks it.#T4#
Jab from Prix.
Ahola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Prix swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ahola scores with a sloppy right hand. Prix should have avoided that one.
Prix slips a jab from Ahola.
The fighters circle momentarily. Prix darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ahola might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahola throws a lazy uppercut
and Prix counters with a straight right hand.
Prix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Prix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Prix takes a swing at Ahola's ribcage but misses.
Ahola throws a hook but Prix avoids it easily.
It looked like Prix wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jarkko Ahola dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jarkko Ahola's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ahola misses the jab.
Prix half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ahola throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Prix counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ahola! Prix lets Ahola back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Prix takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ahola throws an overhand right that lands on Prix's shoulder, as Prix tries to avoid the shot.
Prix is looking to counter punch.
Ahola misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Prix on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ahola misses with a looping left.
Prix went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Prix is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Prix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ahola throws out the jab.
Prix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ahola throws out the jab.
Prix misses with a low kick as Ahola jumps back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Ahola clinches up with Prix and pushes him back against the cage.
Ahola tries a body shot but Prix blocks it.
Ahola struggles to land a body shot inside as Prix controls his hands. #T1#
Ahola working aggressively here.
Prix trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Prix breaks the clinch.
A big right from Ahola misses.
Prix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahola manages to avoid it.
Ahola lands with a hook. Prix tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Prix throws out a powerful jab.
Ahola misses with a hook to the body #KD#
and Prix counters with a nice right hand that sends Ahola toppling to the canvas! Ahola scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Prix finish him?!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Prix throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ahola throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Prix wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Prix scores with a leg kick.
Cyrus Prix is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Ahola is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ahola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahola lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ahola misses with a shot to the body
and Prix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#That has opened up Jarkko Ahola's cut even more.
Ahola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Prix.
Prix is looking for a counter combo.
Ahola misses the shot to the body.
Prix fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ahola just manages to avoid it.
Ahola throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Prix counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ahola! Prix lets Ahola back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Ahola is rocked!
Ahola misses with a straight right.
Prix swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ahola is still on wobbly legs! Can Prix finish him?
Prix throws a powerful right kick. Ahola tried to block low but the kick was high! Ahola was taken right off of his feet! Prix jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cyrus Prix!
An out of breath Cyrus Prix thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DMMA 347 Faolin v Steve
Date: Sep 07, 2024

#R1#
Ahola lands a jab to Temidare's midsection.
Temidare throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ahola tries to counter by clinching up but Temidare breaks away and moves out of range.
Temidare ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahola moves away.
Ahola lands a body shot.
Ahola looks to land a right hand but Temidare moved out of range.
Ahola tries to close the distance and clinch up but Temidare swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ahola with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Temidare to score with a decent uppercut.
Ahola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Temidare.
Ahola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahola misses with a looping left.
Ahola has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Temidare stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ahola lands with an uppercut that bounces Temidare off the cage and back into range.
Temidare feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Aholas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2#It looks like Jarkko Ahola has been cut.
Temidare uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahola.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Ahola darts in and clinches Temidare up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ahola fails to land.
Ahola misses with a punch to the body.
Temidare blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1##BC2#
Temidare breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice shot lands for Temidare.
Ahola moves out of range as Temidare strikes.
Ahola seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Temidare throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Temidare missing with a left hand there. Ahola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Temidare is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ahola misses with an uppercut.
Ahola is looking to clinch but Temidare is avoiding it.
Temidare slips a jab and a cross from Ahola.
Temidare lands a nice shot to the body.
Ahola blocks a jab.
Ahola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Temidare was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahola.
Temidare slips under a jab from Ahola.
Temidare is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ahola.
Temidare misses with a looping left.
Ahola is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Temidare's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Temidare listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Temidare fails to land with a series of punches. #T2#
Ahola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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!
Ahola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Temidare.
Temidare looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Temidare avoids the body shot from Ahola.
Temidare is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ahola.
Temidare scores with a jab to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Temidare.
Temidare slips a straight right by Ahola.
Ahola swings for the body but Temidare moves out of range.
Temidare slips a jab from Ahola.
Ahola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Temidare manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Ahola there.
Ahola tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ahola scores with a crisp jab that stopped Temidare in his tracks. #T3#
Temidare changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Temidare waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ahola.
Temidare misses with a wild body shot.
Temidare walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Temidare throws a body punch but Ahola moves out of range.
Ahola throws out a loose jab but Temidare uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Temidare.
Nice defenses there by Ahola.
Temidare misses with an uppercut.
Temidare bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Temidare cracks Ahola with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Temidare lands a jab to the nose.
Temidare on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Temidare takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Temidare loads up on a big right hand but Ahola slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Temidare throws a wild body kick that Ahola sees coming a mile off.#T4#
Temidare slips a straight right by Ahola.
Temidare throws a looping overhand right but Ahola ducks down to avoid it.
Temidare misses with a head kick.
Temidare jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ahola takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Adeboye Temidare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Temidare avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ahola is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Temidare on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A punch combination from Temidare misses.
Temidare throws a nice head kick!
Ahola lands the left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahola lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Temidare misses with a head kick.
Temidare is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ahola.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Adeboye Temidare will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jarkko Ahola's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Temidare swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Temidare swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahola smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ahola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Temidare.
Temidare throws a sloppy head kick and Ahola moves out of range easily.
Temidare thows a left - swing and a miss!
Temidare looks to land a right hand but Ahola moved out of range.
Ahola throws a shot to the body.
Temidare pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ahola shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temidare takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Temidare works the jab nicely.
Temidare throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Ahola. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahola ducks under a wild hook from Temidare.#T1#
Ahola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Temidare moves away.
Ahola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Temidare.
Temidare swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Temidare tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahola was well out of range. Poor timing from Temidare.
Temidare takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Temidare works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Temidare misses with a hook. Ahola ducked under it nicely.
Ahola lands the left hand.
Temidare swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Ahola counters by clinching up.
Ahola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Temidare.
Ahola misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Temidare breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adeboye Temidare seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Temidare lands with a cross.
Ahola slips under a jab.#T2#
Ahola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Temidare.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Temidare manages to avoid it.
Ahola misses with a straight right.
Temidare throws a big shot that misses.
Ahola tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Temidare manages to circle out of the way.
Ahola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Temidare.
Ahola works the jab nicely.
Temidare avoids the body shot from Ahola.
Ahola throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Ahola does it's job there.
Temidare staying out of range there.
Ahola misses with a body shot.
Temidare throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahola takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ahola throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Temidare on the side of the head.
Ahola takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T3#
Temidare thows a body kick. Ahola tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ahola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Temidare throws the left hand but Ahola avoids the punch easily.
Temidare getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Temidare misses with a hook.
Temidare looks to land a right hand but Ahola moved out of range.
Temidare tries to bum rush Ahola with a series of wild strikes but Ahola uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ahola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ahola lands a nice shot to the body.
Temidare clobbers Ahola with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ahola rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Temidare counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD2#
Temidare lands a big right hand that sends Ahola crashing to the mat! Temidare stays standing though and waves Ahola back to his feet!#ROC2#Ahola is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahola misses the shot to the body.
Oh Ahola is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Temidare lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ahola seems to have got his legs back now.
Temidare lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Ahola falls backwards - clearly groggy! Temidare dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adeboye Temidare!
Adeboye Temidare tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: AF2: Minoru v Caruga
Date: Jul 14, 2024

#R1#
Ahola misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Williams on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ahola misses with a hook.
Williams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ahola circles away quickly and effectively.
Williams looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ahola leaves Williams with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ahola connects with a good right hand that stumbles Williams. Williams circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Williams slips a straight right by Ahola.
Ahola lands with a cross.
Williams wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ahola keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ahola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ahola wants to counter the offense by Williams and move into the clinch position.#T1#
Ahola throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ahola as he jumps to the side.
Ahola tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayne Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams shoots in but no luck this time.
Ahola misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Ahola moves out of range easily.
Ahola looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range.
Williams fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ahola just manages to avoid it.
Williams avoids the body shot from Ahola.
Williams's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ahola connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Williams scrambles back to his feet.
Williams looks for the body kick but Ahola saw that one coming.
Williams punishes Ahola's body with a nice straight punch.
Ahola with a jab.
Williams shoots in looking for a takedown. Ahola tries to sprawl out of it but Williams keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ahola manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Ahola scores with the left hand. Williams knows he should have avoided that one.
Williams blocks a jab.
Williams appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ahola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahola scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Ahola has managed to clinch.
Ahola misses with a punch to the body.
Ahola throws a punch but it's blocked by Williams.
Ahola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Williams is trying to break free.
Ahola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ahola lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ahola working aggressively here.
Williams is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T3#
A short body shot lands from Ahola as the two fighters clinch.
Williams is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ahola gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ahola lands a left hand.
Ahola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Williams is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ahola is defending well.
Ahola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ahola struggles to land a body shot inside as Williams controls his hands. #TD#
Williams has Ahola pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Williams pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ahola tumbling to the mat - Williams dives into Ahola's guard.
Ahola keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Williams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Ahola is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SU#
Williams stands up and waves to Ahola to follow him.
Ahola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ahola throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it.
Ahola misses with a hook
and Williams counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Williams wants to clinch.
Williams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Williams misses with a jab to the body #CL2#
and Ahola holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jarkko Ahola dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Williams moves into the clinch successfully.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ahola creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ahola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ahola gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Williams.
Ahola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams's elbow.
Ahola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams's elbow.
Ahola scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahola.
Ahola can't find room to land a body shot as Williams controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahola lands with a short shot to the head.
Ahola misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Williams breaks from the clinch.
Ahola takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Williams shoots in but Ahola avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wayne Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ahola throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jarkko Ahola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Williams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Williams is looking to clinch but Ahola is avoiding it.
Ahola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good exchange - Ahola coming out on top.
Ahola throws a shot to the body.
Ahola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ahola displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Williams.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayne Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ahola.#T2#
Ahola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Ahola throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Williams counters with a right hand to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Williams.
Williams shoots in but no luck this time.
Ahola misses with a body shot.
Williams is looking to counter the offense by Ahola and move into the clinch.
Ahola throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
Ahola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahola.
Jarkko Ahola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams slips a straight right by Ahola.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Ahola.
Ahola uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Williams has time to react.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ahola in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nice jab there from Ahola.
Ahola lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
Williams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahola.
It looked like Williams wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ahola tests Williams's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Williams tries to clinch but Ahola is having none of it.
Ahola throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ahola with a hook.
Ahola with a jab.
Williams throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ahola's waist but Ahola gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Williams off to one side.
Ahola is looking to clinch.
Ahola stuffs the takedown.
Williams shoots in but no luck this time.
Ahola throws a jab but it's blocked by Williams.
Williams takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ahola looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely.
Williams looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T4##CL2#
Ahola darts in and clinches Williams up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Williams is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ahola gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ahola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ahola misses with the head strike.
Ahola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Williams is trying to pull guard but Ahola has him pressed against the cage.
Jarkko Ahola seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ahola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ahola lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ahola lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ahola.
Ahola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams's elbow.
Ahola throws a head punch that misses.
Ahola throws a punch but it's blocked by Williams.
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 corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ahola stuffs the takedown attempt from Williams. Williams gets slowly back to his feet.
Williams throws a series of punches but Ahola moves out of range.
Williams throws a series of punches but Ahola moves out of range.
Ahola is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ahola keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ahola throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
Ahola thuds his right hand into Williams's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Williams has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayne Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahola throws a big shot that misses.
Williams shoots in but Ahola avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jarkko Ahola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.#T1#
Ahola missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Williams walks into a jab.
Ahola just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Ahola.
Williams looks for a takedown but Ahola sprawls well.
Ahola is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Ahola swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ahola throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Ahola connects with a jab.
Williams fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ahola looks to land a combination but Williams avoids it well.
Ahola throws a hook but Williams avoids it easily.#T2#
Williams tries to clinch up but Ahola circles away and keeps his distance.
Ahola throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Williams is looking to clinch but Ahola is avoiding it.
Ahola is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Williams has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ahola finds it's way round the side to connect with Williams's head.
Ahola misses the shot to the body.
Williams slips under a jab from Ahola.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ahola paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ahola is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ahola cracks Williams with a right hand to the side of the head.
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!
Ahola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Ahola misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but Ahola shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ahola throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Ahola looks to move away, Williams throws a big counter combo but Ahola just gets out of the way.#T3#
Williams throws a leg kick but Ahola sees it coming and moves out of range.
Williams throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Ahola holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ahola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ahola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Williams jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ahola walks away with a smile on his face. Williams gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Williams shoots in looking for a takedown but Ahola manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Williams's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ahola connects with a body shot that sends Williams's belly button to the back.#CL#
Williams gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jarkko Ahola is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Williams fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Williams drags the fight down to the ground.
Ahola sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Williams striking off his back but it's not causing Ahola any problems.
Williams is trying to control the position but Ahola postures up.
Williams looking for a sweep. Not yet Williams, not yet. #SUB#
Williams looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ahola passes into side control.
Ahola staying calm.
Wayne Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jarkko Ahola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ahola 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30

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

Event: AF1: Caruga v Tragedy
Date: Jun 30, 2024

#R1#
Ahola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sheikhan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ahola swats away the attempt to clinch by Sheikhan.
Sheikhan moves in looking to clinch but Ahola pushes him off.
Ahola takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ahola has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nice shot by Ahola.
Shahram Sheikhan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahola throws a body punch but Sheikhan moves out of range.
Sheikhan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahola.
Sheikhan wants to counter with a clinch but Ahola pushes him away.
Sheikhan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ahola moves out of range as Sheikhan throws a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sheikhan.
A left lands for Ahola.
Sheikhan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Ahola misses the target.
Ahola throws a shot from downtown. Sheikhan moves away and avoids it.
Sheikhan is looking to clinch.
Ahola lands with a hook. Sheikhan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sheikhan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ahola.#T1#
Sheikhan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahola.
Sheikhan scoring well with a low kick there.
Ahola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sheikhan sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Ahola darts in and clinches Sheikhan up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ahola.
Ahola lands a shoulder strike.
Sheikhan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sheikhan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ahola has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sheikhan working aggressively here.
Ahola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ahola throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sheikhan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ahola lands with a light punch inside.
Sheikhan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ahola lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC#Sheikhan is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sheikhan.
Sheikhan is still on wobbly legs! Can Ahola finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahola misses with some punches.
Ahola misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sheikhan.
A short body shot lands from Ahola as the two fighters clinch.
Sheikhan taking a breather. #T2#
Sheikhan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ahola misses with the head strike.
Ahola has a couple of punches blocked by Sheikhan.
Ahola managing to block the knees to the body from Sheikhan.
Sheikhan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ahola.
A head punch on the inside from Ahola fails to land.
Sheikhan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ahola throws a punch but it's blocked by Sheikhan.
Ahola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ahola misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sheikhan.
Sheikhan looking to slow down the pace here.
Ahola throws a head punch that misses.
Ahola misses with some punches.
Ahola misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahola.
Ahola throws a punch but it's blocked by Sheikhan.
Sheikhan seems to have recovered his senses.
Sheikhan throws a head punch that misses.
Ahola pushes Sheikhan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ahola throws a big uppercut that drops Sheikhan! More strikes from Ahola and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Sheikhan lies dazed against the cage as Ahola celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jarkko Ahola!
An out of breath Jarkko Ahola thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2024

#R1#
Maluga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Damon Maluga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maluga moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ahola looks winded!
Maluga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ahola wants to counter with a clinch but Maluga pushes him away.
Maluga throws a big shot that misses.
Ahola takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#It looks like Jarkko Ahola has been cut.
Maluga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahola manages to avoid it.
Maluga has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Slaughterhouse in the buildup to the fight.#KD#
Maluga drops Ahola with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ahola looks back up at him and smiles so Maluga waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Ahola is rocked!
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!
Ahola is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Maluga doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Ahola crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Ahola's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Damon Maluga!
Damon Maluga decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH:Hall vs Minoru
Date: Jun 01, 2024

#R1#
Ahola looks to throw the jab but Denver is out of range.
Ahola swings for the body but Denver moves out of range.
Jarkko Ahola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Denver slips under a jab from Ahola.
An attempted straight right counter from Denver misses the target.
Denver looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ahola thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Denver wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Denver swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahola tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ahola misses with an uppercut.
Denver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahola.
Denver displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ahola throws out the jab.
Denver half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denver uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahola.
Ahola moves out of range of the strikes.
Ahola misses with an uppercut.
Denver changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Denver moves out of range of the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Denver tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Ahola looks to land a left hand but Denver moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Ahola misses.
Denver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahola manages to avoid it.
Ahola misses with a looping left.
Ahola misses with a left hand #TD#
and Denver counters with a single leg into guard. Ahola didn't expect that.
Denver wants to control from the top but Ahola keeps moving.
Denver won't allow Ahola to sweep him here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Denver's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Denver throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ahola is controlling Denver's posture.
Denver with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Denver working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Denver has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ahola looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Denver wants to pass the guard but Ahola is keeping the position.
Denver lands a couple of digs.
Denver is looking to work some ground and pound but Ahola has wrist control.
Denver connects with a couple of short punches.
Denver throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ahola works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ahola avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Denver is pushing down on Ahola's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ahola is fighting to maintain full guard but Denver has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Denver missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Denver passes to full mount!
Denver wants to control the pace but Ahola is squirming around nicely.
Denver lands a couple of good shots and Ahola has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Denver slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Denver gets his hands free as Ahola looks to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Denver misses with an elbow to the head.
Denver throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #SUB#
Ahola fending off the submission attempt from Denver.
Ahola is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Denver off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Denver is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Denver gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Denver gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Denver apologises and we restart here on the feet. #T4#
Denver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahola was well out of range. Poor timing from Denver.
A combination from Ahola does no damage.
Denver changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ahola throws a body punch but Denver moves out of range.
Denver drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ahola sprawls and moves away.
Denver defending well as Ahola loads up on a big left hand.
Ahola throws an overhand right that lands on Denver's shoulder, as Denver tries to avoid the shot.
Denver feinted with a counter takedown.
Jarkko Ahola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahola throws a body punch but Denver moves out of range.
Denver half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ahola throws a shot from downtown. Denver moves away and avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahola connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Denver moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lemuel Denver dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Ahola swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Denver.
Jab by Ahola.
Ahola throws a right hand that misses
and Denver counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ahola thinking.
Ahola throws the left hand but Denver avoids the punch easily.
Denver ducks under a wild hook from Ahola.
Ahola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ahola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Denver.
Ahola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Denver sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahola throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Denver stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Denver is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ahola can do to turn this around?
Denver misses the shot to the body.
Denver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahola was well out of range. Poor timing from Denver.#T1#
Ahola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ahola connects with a body shot.
Ahola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Denver was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahola.#CL2#
Ahola moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Ahola.
Denver wants a takedown but no success here.
Ahola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Denver misses with a short punch on the inside.
Denver softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Denver softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ahola struggles to land a body shot inside as Denver controls his hands.
Denver lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ahola backwards.
Ahola lands a body shot in the clinch.
Denver has Ahola pressed against the cage.
Denver lands a right hand. #T2#
Denver pushes Ahola back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Denver blocks a body shot from Ahola.
Denver can't get the takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Denver.
Ahola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Denver's elbow.
Ahola lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ahola misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Denver lands a takedown into guard.
Ahola keeping full guard, as Denver tries to pass.
Denver is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Denver trying to control but Ahola is working from the bottom.
Ahola is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Ahola keeping moving, preventing Denver from controlling successfully.
Ahola working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Denver.
Ahola utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Denver pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ahola is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ahola scores with a body shot.
Ahola misses with a hook to the body
and Denver counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Denver ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Denver swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ahola looks to score with a jab to the body but Denver is just out of range.
Ahola swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Denver cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ahola.
Ahola swings widly with a right hand
and Denver counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ahola looks to throw the jab but Denver is out of range.
Ahola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Denver.
Ahola misses with a body shot.
Denver is looking to wear down Ahola with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Denver avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and Denver tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahola throws a lazy uppercut
letting Denver counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lemuel Denver will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Ahola throws a jab when Denver was well out of range.
Denver throwing a counter right hand but Ahola manages to avoid it.
Ahola misses with an uppercut
and Denver counters with a straight right hand.
Ahola misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Denver counters with a single leg into guard. Ahola didn't expect that. #SUB#
Denver thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Denver throwing strikes but missing.
Denver trying to control but Ahola is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Denver drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ahola dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Denver wants to improve his position but instead Ahola has moved into half guard. #T1#
Denver tries to roll over but Ahola keeps him under control.#SUB#
Denver looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Denver is not content to let Ahola control the position.
Denver has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ahola is working away from the top position though.
Denver is looking to improve his position.
Denver is trying to maintain the position but Ahola is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ahola trying to control from half guard but Denver is working away.
Denver is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are battling for position here. Denver manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ahola being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Denver looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Denver looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3##SUB#
Denver escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ahola gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Denver controlling the position.#SUB#
Denver has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ahola can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Denver is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Denver had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ahola defends it easily.
Jarkko Ahola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ahola must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Denver is looking for a triangle but Ahola pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Denver is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ahola defends well.
Denver is trying to keep Ahola in close.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lemuel Denver showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Denver, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lemuel Denver!
Lemuel Denver seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SMASH: Railio vs Drake
Date: Apr 28, 2024

#R1#
Ahola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Bleak.
Bleak takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bleak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahola.
Ahola thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Bleak closes the distance and pushes Ahola back into the cage.
Ahola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bleak pushes Ahola back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ahola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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.
A right handed body shot lands from Bleak.
Bleak misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bleak.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bleak.
Bleak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ahola lands with a left to the head.
Bleak struggles to land a body shot inside as Ahola controls his hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Ahola fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Bleak.
Ahola misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahola.
We've been hearing reports that Bleak has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
Bleak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ahola scores with a shoulder strike.
Bleak throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Ahola.
A right hand to the body from Bleak.
Ahola lands a nice shot to the body.
Bleak can't find room to land a body shot as Ahola controls the action.
Bleak gets through Ahola's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Bleak.
Ahola looks winded!
Bleak lands with a left to the head.
Bleak lands with a light punch inside.
Bleak lands with a right to the head.
Bleak lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ahola backwards.
A body shot lands from Bleak.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahola misses with a body punch.
Bleak works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Bleak scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bleak scores with a hook to the body.
Bleak lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bleak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ahola's elbow.
Bleak lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
A short right from Bleak.
A shot in the inside from Bleak.
Bleak lands a hook that snaps the head of Ahola backwards.
Bleak tries a body shot but Ahola blocks it.
Good body shot from Bleak.
Bleak can't find room to land a body shot as Ahola controls the action.
Bleak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ahola's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Bleak.
Ahola takes a shot to the head.
Bleak lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bleak lands a body punch.
Bleak lands a right hand.
Bleak is working Ahola over against the cage.
Bleak tries to work over Ahola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bleak scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bleak lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bleak misses with a body punch.
Bleak lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bleak lands with a light punch inside.
Ahola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bleak's elbow. #T3#
Ahola misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Bleak.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bleak.
Bleak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bleak struggles to land a body shot inside as Ahola controls his hands.
Bleak lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Bleak.
Ahola blocks a body shot from Bleak.
Ahola throws a head punch that misses.
Bleak throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bleak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bleak.
Ahola takes a shot to the head.
Ahola misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bleak.
Nice body punch from Bleak.
Bleak scores with a nice hook to the head.
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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bleak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bleak scores with a shoulder strike.
Bleak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Bleak. #ROC#Ahola is rocked!
Good body shot from Bleak.
Ahola is still on wobbly legs! Can Bleak finish him?
Ahola takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Bleak.
Bleak works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Bleak.
Bleak struggles to land a body shot inside as Ahola controls his hands.
Bleak works on Ahola's body with a couple of short punches.
Bleak scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Bleak.
Bleak lands a nice uppercut.
Bleak lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bleak works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bleak lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bleak lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ahola backwards.
Bleak lands a body punch.
Bleak pushes Ahola against the cage. Bleak is working some dirty boxing. Bleak pushes off with a quick right hook! Ahola goes down! Ahola tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Bleak moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruno Bleak!
Bruno Bleak thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Jones vs Silver
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Ahola loads up on a big right hand but Chai slips the punch.
Ahola moves out of range of the strikes.
Ahola is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Chai.
Chai misses with an uppercut.
Ahola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab.
Ahola throws out a loose jab but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahola with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Ahola finds it's way through Chai's defenses. #CL2#
Chai gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Chai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ahola scores with a nice head shot.
Ahola misses with an uppercut.
InSaen Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai misses with a low kick.
Chai throws a big shot that misses.
Ahola has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ahola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chai moves away.
Chai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ahola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chai.
Chai lands a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahola takes a swing at Chai's ribcage but misses.
Chai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Chai.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Chai.
Chai throws a jab when Ahola was well out of range.
Ahola wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ahola scores with a hook to the body. Chai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chai slips a straight right by Ahola.
A swing and a miss from Chai.
Chai moves away from the strike by Ahola. #CL#
Ahola drives through and clinches with Chai against the cage.
Ahola throws a head punch that misses.
Chai is trying to force a seperation but Ahola has the dominant position.
Chai is trying to force a seperation but Ahola has the dominant position.
A short left from Ahola.
Chai gets through Ahola's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ahola throws a head punch that misses.
Ahola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T2##BC2#
Chai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ahola throws a hook to the side of Chai's head but Chai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ahola misses with a hook.
Chai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Ahola misses the target.
Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahola.
Ahola moves out of range as Chai strikes.
A big left from Chai misses.
Chai moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chai throws a hook but Ahola blocks it.
Ahola ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ahola rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chai counters with a straight right hand.
Chai throws a solid leg kick but Ahola takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chai.
Chai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ahola's head backwards.
Chai misses with a straight left.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chai.
Chai lands a nice shot that snaps Ahola's head back.
Ahola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chai.
A shot to the liver by Ahola. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Ahola slips a jab from Chai.
Chai with a nice calf kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ahola.
Ahola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chai misses the jab.
Ahola blocks a leg kick.
Chai lands with a hook. Ahola tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chai plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Chai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chai tests Ahola's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ahola misses with a straight right.
Ahola checks a leg kick.
Ahola looks to land a right hand but Chai moved out of range.
Ahola scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahola misses with an uppercut. Chai saw that one coming.
Chai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ahola tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Chai manages to circle out of the way.#T4#
Chai throws an overhand right that lands on Ahola's shoulder, as Ahola tries to avoid the shot.
Chai throws a head kick that misses.
Ahola scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ahola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chai tries a low kick but Ahola avoids it.
Ahola with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chai to score with a decent uppercut.
Chai scoring well with a low kick there.
Chai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chai.
Chai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ahola. Ahola circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chai walks into a straight right hand from Ahola.
Ahola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahola looks to land a left hand but Chai moved out of range nicely.
Ahola uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ahola.
Chai missing with a left hand there. Ahola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

InSaen Chai dominated that round.
That's time! Ahola's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ahola looks to land a left hand but Chai moved out of range nicely.
Nice jab there from Chai.
Chai moves away from the strike by Ahola.
Chai tries to close the distance and clinch but Ahola swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahola.
Ahola takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ahola seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Chai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chai looks to land a right hand but Ahola moved out of range.
Chai is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ahola ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahola throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Chai misses its intended target.
Chai misses the jab.
Chai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Ahola clinches up against the cage.
Chai scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1##BC2#
Chai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ahola closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ahola lands a nice looking body shot.
Ahola throws a looping overhand right but Chai ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Ahola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chai misses with a left hand #CL#
and Ahola counters by moving into the clinch.
Ahola lands with a light punch inside.
Chai tries a body shot but Ahola blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Chai.
Ahola throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai.
A head punch on the inside from Ahola fails to land.
A hook to the body from Chai.
Chai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ahola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ahola fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Chai blocks a body shot from Ahola. #BC2#
Chai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chai throws a jab but it's blocked by Ahola.
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!
Good exchange - Chai coming out on top.
Chai misses the jab.
Good leg kick by Chai.
Chai lands a nice shot that snaps Ahola's head back.
Ahola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
InSaen Chai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ahola loads up on a big right hand but Chai slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Chai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ahola blocks a head kick by Chai.
Chai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ahola momentarily.
Ahola loads up on a big right hand but Chai slips the punch.
Chai throws a head kick that misses.
Chai throws a lazy right hand but Ahola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ahola swats away the attempt to clinch by Chai.
Chai scores with a leg kick. #T3#
Chai loads up on a big right hand but Ahola slips the punch.
Ahola staying out of range there.
Chai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Aholas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chai tries to clinch but Ahola moves out of range.
Ahola takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab from Chai misses.
A good leg kick by Chai.
Chai throws a leg kick but Ahola checks it.
Ahola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahola.
Ahola needs to keep his hands up - Chai had a free shot at his head there.
Ahola misses with a hook. Chai ducked under it nicely.
Ahola blocks a head kick by Chai.
Ahola slips under a jab from Chai.
Ahola is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chai looks to throw the jab but Ahola is out of range.
Chai throws a leg kick but Ahola checks it.
Ahola avoids the head kick by Chai.
Chai slips under a jab.#T4#
Chai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Aholas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.
Chai throws a good cross that connects.
Ahola looks to land a right hand but Chai moved out of range.
Ahola slips a straight right by Chai.
Ahola looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Chai throws the left hand but Ahola avoids the punch easily.
Chai misses with a straight left.
Ahola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Chai.
Ahola just misses with a punch to the body.
Chai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ahola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chai.
Ahola takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chai throws a low kick, looking for Ahola's leg but Ahola calmly moves out of range.
Ahola tries to counter by clinching up but Chai breaks away and moves out of range.
Chai misses the jab.
Ahola swings for the body but Chai moves out of range.
Chai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

InSaen Chai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ahola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ahola takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ahola just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahola throws a looping overhand right but Chai ducks down to avoid it.
Chai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ahola slips a jab from Chai.
Chai swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Ahola counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ahola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahola.
Ahola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ahola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai is trying to break the clinch but Ahola has him pressed against the cage.
Ahola lands a left hand.
Ahola misses with a punch on the inside.
Chai blocking some punches.
Ahola misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Ahola stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ahola lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ahola struggles to land a body shot inside as Chai controls his hands.
Ahola lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Chai.
Chai can't find room to land a body shot as Ahola controls the action.
Ahola lands a right hand.
Ahola lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ahola creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ahola lands with a light punch inside.
Chai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chai blocks an uppercut.
Ahola prevents a body shot from Chai. #T2#
Chai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ahola struggles to land a body shot inside as Chai controls his hands.
Ahola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ahola misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ahola struggles to land a body shot inside as Chai controls his hands.
Chai presses Ahola against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chai misses with a punch to the body.
Ahola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ahola tries to throw a body punch but Chai avoids it by throwing Ahola back against the cage.
Chai tries to throw a body punch but Ahola avoids it by throwing Chai back against the cage.
Chai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ahola's elbow.
Ahola pushes Chai back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ahola tries to throw a body punch but Chai avoids it by throwing Ahola back against the cage. #T3#
Ahola working aggressively here.
Chai blocking some punches.
Chai looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai.
Ahola working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ahola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ahola misses with a body punch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ahola.
A right hook to the body lands for Chai.
Ahola misses with a punch to the body.
Ahola swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ahola's elbow.
Jarkko Ahola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Ahola fails to land.
Ahola lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ahola lands with a left to the head.
Ahola misses with some punches.
Chai takes a shot to the head.
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ahola is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Chai is trying to push Ahola away but Ahola has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chai blocking some punches.
Ahola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ahola lands a shot to the body.
Ahola blocks a body shot from Chai.
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ahola tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chai prevents a body shot from Ahola.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jarkko Ahola showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chai 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 Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... InSaen Chai!
InSaen Chai managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Champion Apparel, into his post fight interview.

Event: WVT 221: Minoru v Godwin
Date: Feb 09, 2024

#R1#
Unbelivable shoots in for a takedown but Ahola shows good takedown defense.
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.
Unbelivable shoots in for a takedown but Ahola shows good takedown defense.
Ahola has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Unbelivable.#CL2#
Ahola clinches up with Unbelivable and pushes him back against the cage.
Ahola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ahola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Unbelivable is working for takedown but Ahola is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Usko Unbelivable. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
Unbelivable takes a shot to the head.
Ahola lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Unbelivable or not.
Ahola working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Unbelivable wants a takedown.
Ahola stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Unbelivable is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ahola.
We've been hearing reports that Unbelivable has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ahola is pressed up against the cage. Unbelivable has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ahola down to the mat. Ahola avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahola lands a jab to Unbelivable's midsection.
Ahola listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Ahola defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Unbelivable.
Ahola fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ahola fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Unbelivable looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Unbelivable shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ahola pinned against the cage. Ahola gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A lazy left from Ahola finds it's target.
Ahola lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ahola misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Unbelivable.
Unbelivable tries to clinch up but Ahola circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Unbelivable takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ahola scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jarkko Ahola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahola's jab looks to have found its range, popping Unbelivable under the eye.
Ahola bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Unbelivable's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahola lands a jab.
Ahola scores with a jab to the jaw.
Unbelivable staying out of range there.
Ahola just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromUnbelivable.
Unbelivable misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ahola lands with a nice body punch.
Ahola cracks Unbelivable with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ahola connects with a body shot that sends Unbelivable's belly button to the back.#T3#
Ahola cracks Unbelivable with a good jab.
Unbelivable fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahola. Unbelivable does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ahola looks to throw the jab but Unbelivable is out of range.
Unbelivable closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ahola scores with a punch to the head.
Unbelivable closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ahola circles away.
Ahola tries to counter by closing the distance.
Unbelivable closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ahola throws a hook but Unbelivable blocks it.
Ahola throws a hook but Unbelivable blocks it.
Ahola looks to score with a jab to the body but Unbelivable is just out of range.
Unbelivable shoots in and drives through. Ahola sprawls well.
Ahola lands a right hook to the body. #T4#
Ahola fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahola avoids the head kick by Unbelivable.
Ahola tries to counter by closing the distance.
Unbelivable takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ahola cracks Unbelivable with an open hand slap.
Ahola throws a jab but it's blocked by Unbelivable. #CL2#
Unbelivable gets tackled into the cage by Ahola. Ahola maintains the clinch.
Unbelivable has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ahola after a bit of a struggle.
A hook to the body from Ahola.
Unbelivable tries to break free but Ahola pushes him back against the cage.
Ahola lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ahola lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ahola lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Unbelivable's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Unbelivable blocks a body shot from Ahola.
Unbelivable's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jarkko Ahola dominated that round.
That's time! Unbelivable's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ahola stuns Unbelivable with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ahola scores with a crisp jab that stopped Unbelivable in his tracks.
Ahola connects with a looping right hand.
Jarkko Ahola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Unbelivable tries to clinch up.
Decent striking displayed by Ahola there.
Good shot there by Ahola.
Unbelivable avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ahola looks to land a left hand but Unbelivable moved out of range nicely.
Ahola connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Unbelivable.
Ahola scores with a sloppy right hand. Unbelivable should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Ahola clinches up against the cage.
Ahola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T1#
Ahola pushes Unbelivable back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ahola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Unbelivable blocks an uppercut.
Unbelivable is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ahola pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nice body punch from Ahola.
Ahola lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ahola lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Unbelivable backwards. #BC#
Unbelivable's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ahola lands with a right hand. #ROC2#Unbelivable is rocked!
Ahola lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oh Unbelivable is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jarkko Ahola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Horrible takedown attempt by Unbelivable or perhaps it was just good defense by Ahola, which made it look bad.
Ahola fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Unbelivable seems to have got his legs back now.
Unbelivable ducks right into an uppercut from Ahola. #CL2#
Ahola rushes Unbelivable and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Ahola.
Ahola has a couple of punches blocked by Unbelivable. #T2#
Ahola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ahola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ahola digs a right hand into Unbelivable's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Unbelivable's gas tank.
Ahola lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ahola.
Good body shot from Ahola.
Ahola lands a nice uppercut.
Ahola pushes Unbelivable back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ahola unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Unbelivable! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Ahola is unloading with more strikes now! Unbelivable drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jarkko Ahola!
After winning the bout, Jarkko Ahola thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Usko Unbelivable stepped up to the mic, saying 'well he was a better man tonight'.

Event: WVT 214: Johnson v Minoru
Date: Jan 24, 2024

#R1#
Fang throws out a powerful jab.
Fang moves away from the strike by Ahola.
Fang moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ahola.
Good standup being displayed there by Ahola as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Ahola clinches up with Fang and pushes him back against the cage.
Ahola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fang throws a punch but it's blocked by Ahola.
Ahola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ahola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fang misses with some punches.
Ahola lands with a right to the head.
Ahola works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ahola lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Ahola.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Ahola - that landed with a thud.
Fang blocks a body shot from Ahola.
Fang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ahola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ahola lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fang misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
A short uppercut from Ahola.
Ahola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Ahola.
Ahola blocking some punches.
Ahola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ahola working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT2#It looks like Xue Fang has been cut.
Ahola blocks an uppercut.
Ahola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fang misses with a punch on the inside.
Fang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fang working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Ahola.
Ahola pushes Fang back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ahola lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fang backwards.
Ahola lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fang backwards.
Fang misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahola cracks Fang with a nice body shot.
Fang is breathing heavily.
Ahola lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fang backwards.
Ahola pushes Fang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ahola creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fang misses with a short punch on the inside.
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.#T2#
Fang tries a body shot but Ahola blocks it.
Fang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ahola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ahola lands an uppercut.
A short right from Fang.
Fang misses with a body punch.
Ahola lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ahola working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ahola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Fang fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahola.
Fang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ahola misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Ahola.
A short right from Ahola.
Ahola blocking some punches.
Ahola lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fang misses with a punch on the inside.
Fang prevents a body shot from Ahola.
Ahola fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Ahola lands a body shot.
Ahola scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ahola lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fang backwards.
Fang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ahola softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ahola lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fang misses with some punches.
Fang blocks a body shot from Ahola.
Fang misses with a punch on the inside.
Fang misses with a punch on the inside.
Fang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ahola misses with a punch to the body.
Fang takes a shot to the head.
Ahola blocking some punches.
Fang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fang working aggressively here.
Ahola lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fang backwards.
Fang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Ahola.
Fang blocks a body shot from Ahola.
Fang misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Ahola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ahola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ahola scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ahola stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ahola blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fang.
Fang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fang misses with a punch to the body.
Fang misses with a punch on the inside.
Ahola blocking some punches.
Fang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fang throws a punch but it's blocked by Ahola.
Fang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ahola.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ahola.
Ahola blocks a body shot from Fang.
Ahola lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fang working aggressively here.
Fang lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jarkko Ahola dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Xue Fang's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Fang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ahola doesn't seem bothered though.
Ahola throws the left hand but Fang avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Ahola misses the target.
Ahola throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fang on the side of the head.
Ahola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ahola throws a lazy uppercut
and Fang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fang takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ahola moves out of range as Fang strikes.
Fang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fang connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ahola throws out the jab.
Ahola throws a jab but it's blocked by Fang.
Fang is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ahola.
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!
Ahola is looking to clinch but Fang is avoiding it.
Jarkko Ahola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ahola lands the left hand.
Fang throws a leg kick but Ahola sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
Ahola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ahola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fang moves out of range of the strikes.
Fang is looking to counter punch.
Fang looks to land a right hand but Ahola moved out of range.
Ahola works the jab nicely.
Ahola scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fang throws a shot to the body.
Fang is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice defenses there by Ahola.
Ahola slips under a jab from Fang.
Ahola throws a lazy right hand but Fang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ahola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fang was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahola.
A low kick from Fang misses #CL2#
and Ahola moves into the clinch.
Ahola pushes Fang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Ahola.
Ahola throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ahola.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahola has a couple of punches blocked by Fang.
Fang tries to work over Ahola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fang blocks an uppercut.
Fang tries a body shot but Ahola blocks it.
Ahola lands a left hand.
Ahola misses with a punch on the inside.
Ahola misses with the head strike.
Fang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ahola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ahola has a couple of punches blocked by Fang.
Ahola lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Ahola scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fang misses with a punch on the inside.
Ahola misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Ahola.
Fang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ahola blocks an uppercut.
Fang blocking some punches. #T3#
Ahola lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ahola working aggressively here.
Ahola lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fang working aggressively here.
Ahola lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fang.
Ahola lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ahola misses with some punches.
Ahola swings wildly with an uppercut but Fang uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Ahola on the inside.
Ahola digs a right hand underneath Fang's ribcage. Fang let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ahola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ahola pushes Fang back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ahola throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fangs head.
Fang can't find room to land a body shot as Ahola controls the action.
Ahola struggles to land a body shot inside as Fang controls his hands.
Ahola lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fang backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ahola misses with the head strike. #T4#
A body shot lands from Ahola.
Ahola lands with a short punch from the clinch. #CUT2#Xue Fang's cut is getting worse.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ahola creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ahola makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ahola scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ahola lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fang backwards.
Ahola works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Ahola scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Ahola.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ahola.
Ahola scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT2#Xue Fang's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ahola lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Fang fails to land.
A hook to the body from Ahola.
Ahola lands a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahola gets through Fang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ahola lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fang backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ahola.
Ahola stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ahola throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fangs head.
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 Xue Fang's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Ahola lands a right hook to the body.
Ahola lands the left hand.
Ahola looks to throw the jab but Fang is out of range.
Ahola scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fang doesn't seem bothered though.
Fang on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ahola connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fang's hands.
Ahola connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ahola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahola steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fang.
Fang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahola manages to avoid it.
Fang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ahola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Fang misses the target.
Ahola fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ahola scores with a jab. Fang acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fang staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Fang misses the target.
Ahola jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Fang connects with a body shot that sends Ahola's belly button to the back.
Ahola misses with an uppercut.
Ahola works the jab nicely.
Ahola ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fang just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahola is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Fang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahola was well out of range. Poor timing from Fang.
Ahola lands a jab to Fang's midsection.
Ahola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fang.
Fang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahola.
Fang does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ahola steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fang.
Ahola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Ahola.#T2#
Ahola connects with the punch.
Fang misses with a low kick.
Fang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fang throwing a counter right hand but Ahola manages to avoid it.
Ahola moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahola scores with a sloppy right hand. Fang should have avoided that one.
Fang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahola manages to avoid it.
Fang misses with a body shot.
Fang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ahola darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ahola connects with a body shot that sends Fang's belly button to the back.
Ahola swings for the body but Fang moves out of range.
Ahola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fang.
Ahola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fang.
Ahola tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ahola has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Fang moves out of range as Ahola strikes.
Fang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fang takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fang blocks a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Fang misses its target.
Fang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fang misses the jab.
Ahola takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ahola jabs Fang right on the nose. Fang blinks but takes it well.
Fang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jarkko Ahola is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fang slips a jab from Ahola.
Ahola moves out of range as Fang strikes.
Ahola steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fang.
Ahola misses with a right hand
and Fang counters with a straight right hand.
Fang throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice straight punches there by Ahola. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ahola.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fang is looking to counter punch.
Fang just misses with a punch to the body.
Fang lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fang blocks a jab.
A shot to the body from Fang misses #CL2#
and Ahola counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ahola misses with a body punch.
Ahola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fang lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ahola or not.
Ahola takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch on the inside from Fang fails to land.
Fang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ahola blocks an uppercut.
Xue Fang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fang.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jarkko Ahola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ahola 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: WVT 210: Fedetenko v Shida
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Alzado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body punch from Ahola.
Alzado pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ahola scores with the left hand. Alzado knows he should have avoided that one.
Ahola scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ahola moves away from the strike by Alzado.
Alzado throws a looping overhand right but Ahola ducks down to avoid it.
Ahola works Alzado's body with a nice hook.
Ahola lands with a shot to the body.
Ahola moves out of range of the strikes.
Ahola scores with a hook.
Ahola tests Alzado's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alzado takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fighters circling - Alzado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ahola stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2#
Ahola moves into the clinch successfully. #T1#
Ahola is working Alzado over against the cage.
Alzado's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alzado is breathing heavily.
Alzado takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Ahola.
The fighters are playing wrist control here with Alzado pressed against the cage. Ahola frees himself up and cracks Alzado with an uppercut straight from the bowels of hell! Alzado crumples to the floor, out cold! Ahola jumps on to the cage and takes in the roar of the crowd! That was nasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jarkko Ahola!
During a confident post fight interview, Jarkko Ahola thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WVT 203: Jarvinen v Minoru 2
Date: Dec 29, 2023

#R1#
Red Eagle takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Red Eagle on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ahola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Red Eagle.
Red Eagle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ahola lands a head shot.
Ahola connects with a crisp jab. #CL#
Red Eagle forces Ahola back against the cage and clinches.
Ahola tries to work over Red Eagle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ahola scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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.
Red Eagle scores with a shot to the side of Ahola's head.
Red Eagle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aholas head.
Ahola blocks an uppercut.
Red Eagle blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahola throws a punch but it's blocked by Red Eagle.
Red Eagle misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Red Eagle.
Ahola lands a left hand.
Ahola lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Red Eagle.
Red Eagle works on Ahola's body with a couple of short punches.
Ahola looks winded!
A left hand lands to the body for Red Eagle.
Red Eagle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Red Eagle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Red Eagle pushes Ahola back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Red Eagle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ahola blocks an elbow strike.
Red Eagle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Red Eagle looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Red Eagle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ahola misses with a punch on the inside.
Ahola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ahola prevents a body shot from Red Eagle.
Ahola throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Red Eagle.
Ahola working aggressively here.
Ahola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ahola has a couple of punches blocked by Red Eagle.
Red Eagle has a couple of punches blocked by Ahola.
Red Eagle scores with a shoulder strike.
Ahola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ahola misses with a punch on the inside.
Ahola misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Red Eagle.
With the fighters up against the cage, Red Eagle throws an elbow but misses. #T2#
Red Eagle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ahola tries to work over Red Eagle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ahola has a couple of punches blocked by Red Eagle.
Red Eagle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Red Eagle works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Red Eagle creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ahola keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Red Eagle's efforts to push away.
A short left from Red Eagle.
Red Eagle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ahola has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Red Eagle throws an elbow but misses.
Ahola throws a head punch that misses.
Ahola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Red Eagle's elbow.
Ahola prevents a body shot from Red Eagle.
Ahola blocks an uppercut.
Red Eagle lands a nice shot to the body.
Red Eagle scores with a hook to the body.
Red Eagle struggles to land a body shot inside as Ahola controls his hands.
Ahola can't find room to land a body shot as Red Eagle controls the action.
A short left from Red Eagle.
Red Eagle lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Red Eagle.
Red Eagle misses with an elbow over the top.
Ahola tries a body shot but Red Eagle blocks it.
Red Eagle lands with a right to the head.
Red Eagle wants to get back to striking at distance but Ahola won't allow it.
Ahola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Red Eagle's elbow.
Red Eagle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ahola backwards.
Ahola misses with a body punch.
Red Eagle working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Red Eagle.
Red Eagle is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Red Eagle lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Red Eagle.
Ahola takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Red Eagle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Red Eagle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Red Eagle instigates a clinch.
Red Eagle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Red Eagle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ahola throws a hook to the side of Red Eagle's head but Red Eagle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Red Eagle tries to clinch but Ahola is having none of it.
Red Eagle is looking to clinch but Ahola is avoiding it.
Red Eagle tries to clinch up but Ahola circles away and keeps his distance.
Red Eagle tries to close the distance and clinch but Ahola swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Red Eagle closes the distance and clinches.
Red Eagle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ahola backwards.
Red Eagle lands an uppercut.
Ahola tries to throw a body punch but Red Eagle avoids it by throwing Ahola back against the cage.
Red Eagle tries to work over Ahola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Red Eagle lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Red Eagle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Red Eagle moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Red Eagle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ahola backwards.
Red Eagle blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Red Eagle breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Red Eagle closes the distance and clinches.
Red Eagle misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chief Red Eagle dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Red Eagle walks into a jab.
Red Eagle drops Ahola with a big left hand! Ahola is injured, injured bad! Red Eagle jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chief Red Eagle!
A determined Chief Red Eagle didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: WVT 195: Hagger v Zakharov
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Ahola throws a body punch but Chai moves out of range.
Chai misses the shot to the body.
Ahola throws a shot from downtown. Chai moves away and avoids it.
Chai is looking to counter punch.
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.
Ahola bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chai's head.
Jarkko Ahola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Chai.
Chai throws the kick towards the body but Ahola avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Chai.
Ahola throws the left hand but Chai avoids the punch easily.
Ahola throws a big shot that misses.
Ahola throws a jab but it's blocked by Chai.
Chai lands with a straight right. Ahola didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahola scores with a punch to the head.
Chai scores with a nice right hand. #CUT#It looks like Jarkko Ahola has been cut.
Ahola throws a hook to the side of Chai's head but Chai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chai throws a looping overhand right but Ahola ducks down to avoid it.
Chai pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Ahola lands a glancing blow to the side of Chai's head.
Ahola moves away from the strike by Chai.
Ahola scores with a sloppy right hand. Chai should have avoided that one.
Ahola might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Chai tries a low kick but Ahola avoids it.
Ahola is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Chai.
Ahola throws a hook but Chai avoids it easily.
Chai looks to land a right hand but Ahola moved out of range.
A big left from Ahola misses.
Chai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chai tries a low kick but Ahola avoids it.
Chai connects with a high kick.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A big right from Ahola misses.
Ahola stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chai.
Ahola needs to keep his hands up - Chai had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Ahola comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Ahola finds it's way through Chai's defenses.
Chai throws a hook to the side of Ahola's head but Ahola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Decent striking displayed by Ahola there.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Ahola.
Ahola throws a right hand that misses
and Chai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Good shot there by Ahola.
Ahola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chai moves away.
Ahola darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chai lands with an uppercut that bounces Ahola off the cage and back into range.
Ahola takes a swing at Chai's ribcage but misses.
Chai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chai throws a hook but Ahola blocks it.
Chai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Ahola takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ahola throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chai on the side of the head.
Ahola lands a really nice looking cross but Chai seems unphased.
Ahola misses with a right hand
and Chai counters with a left to the body.
Chai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chai throws a series of punches but Ahola moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Chai misses the target.
Chai throws a hook but Ahola blocks it.
Ahola chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chai can pounce on him.
Chai misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Ahola counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ahola.
Chai wants to stall. #BC#
Chai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ahola dodges the punch combination from Chai. #T4#
Chai throws a quick inside leg kick.
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!
Chai looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahola is just out of range.
Ahola throws a shot from downtown. Chai moves away and avoids it.
Ahola connects with a body shot.
Ahola misses with a straight right.
A head kick misses from Chai.
Ahola scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ahola misses with a straight left.
Chai throwing a counter right hand but Ahola manages to avoid it.
Ahola is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chai had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Ahola connects with a looping right hand.
Chai throws out a powerful jab.
The fighters circling - Ahola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Ahola misses.
Chai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahola moves away.
Ahola wants to counter with a clinch but Chai pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bronze Bomber Chai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jarkko Ahola's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Ahola takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good standup being displayed there by Ahola as he connects with a hook.
Ahola misses with a wild body shot.
Chai loads up on a big right hand but Ahola slips the punch.
Chai misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Ahola misses.
Chai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A cross from Ahola lands.
Ahola misses with a straight right.
Ahola misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai punishes Ahola's body with a nice straight punch.
Ahola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chai just misses with a punch to the body.
Chai throws a low kick but Ahola avoids it.
A bone on bone clash there as Ahola blocks the leg kick.
Ahola tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Ahola misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahola. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chai lands a leg kick that knocks Ahola off balance momentarily.
Chai throws a front kick aimed at Ahola's knee but Ahola avoids it well.
Ahola wants to counter with a clinch but Chai pushes him away.
Ahola stalks Chai and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Chai's face. Chai staggers backwards, shaken.
Chai walks into a left hand.
Ahola throws a shot to the body.
Ahola lands a jab to the nose.
Chai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahola.
Nice jab there from Chai.
Chai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahola was well out of range. Poor timing from Chai.
Chai goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai misses with an uppercut.
Ahola tries to counter with a clinch but Chai shakes him off and moves away.
Chai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T2#
Ahola throws out a loose jab but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Ahola misses its intended target.
Chai slips a straight right by Ahola.
Ahola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chai.
An attempted straight right counter from Chai misses the target.
Ahola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ahola misses with a left hand
and Chai counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ahola throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ahola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai is looking to counter punch.
Chai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chai cracks Ahola with a good jab.
Ahola scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ahola misses with a shot to the body
and Chai counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Ahola throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ahola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ahola ducks right into an uppercut from Chai.
Chai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahola.
Ahola looks to throw the jab but Chai is out of range.
Ahola ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
Ahola is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Chai blocks a jab.
Chai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chai slips under a jab from Ahola.
Ahola misses with an uppercut. Chai saw that one coming.
Ahola scores with a punch to the head.
Ahola slips a jab and a cross from Chai.
Ahola swings for the body but Chai moves out of range.
Chai digs a good body shot into Ahola's ribs.
Chai avoids the body shot from Ahola. #T4#
Ahola misses with a lunging right hand
and Chai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ahola is breathing heavily.
Chai sizes up Ahola with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ahola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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!
Chai walks into a jab.
Ahola misses with a lunging right hand
and Chai counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#That has opened up Jarkko Ahola's cut even more.
Chai swings for the body but Ahola moves out of range.
Ahola tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ahola misses with a hook. Chai ducked under it nicely.
Bronze Bomber Chai is winning the standup battle so far.
Ahola throws a big shot that misses.
Ahola misses with a hook
and Chai counters with a nice body shot.
Chai lands with a cross.
Chai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big right from Chai misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bronze Bomber Chai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jarkko Ahola's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Chai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ahola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahola.
Chai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ahola staying out of range there.
Ahola swings widly with a right hand
and Chai counters with a nice leg kick.
Ahola takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ahola's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chai misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Chai.
Chai looks to throw the jab but Ahola is out of range.
Ahola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chai.
Chai is looking to counter punch.
Ahola ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chai avoids the body shot from Ahola. #T1#
Ahola takes a swing at Chai's ribcage but misses.
Chai lands a jab to the head.
Chai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chai misses with a wild body shot.
Ahola throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ahola misses with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Chai. Those never looked like landing.
Ahola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chai moves away.
Ahola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chai.
Ahola wants to counter with a clinch but Chai pushes him away.
Ahola looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range.
Chai misses the jab.
Chai jabs Ahola to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Ahola tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ahola checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ahola is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Chai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ahola stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ahola throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai lands a nice hook to Ahola's body. Ahola takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ahola takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A lazy left from Ahola finds it's target.
Ahola lands a jab to Chai's midsection.
Ahola avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahola.
Decent striking displayed by Chai there.
Chai blocks a jab.
Chai takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ahola misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Chai looks to land a left hand but Ahola moved out of range nicely.
Ahola throws a hook but Chai blocks it.
Chai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ahola misses the body punch
and Chai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chai scoring well with a low kick there. #KD#
Chai lands a big uppercut and Ahola crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ahola looks OK. Chai waves Ahola back to his feet!#ROC#Ahola is rocked!
A low kick lands for Chai.
Ahola is still on wobbly legs! Can Chai finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai connects with an inside leg kick.
Ahola moves out of range of the strikes.
Chai is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Chai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chai misses with a kick to the body.
Ahola seems to have recovered his senses.
Ahola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chai.
Chai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chai slips under a jab from Ahola.
Chai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jarkko Ahola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Chai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ahola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it.
Chai jabs Ahola to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ahola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chai moves away.
Ahola moves away from the strike by Chai.
Ahola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ahola has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ahola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ahola can do to turn this around?
Chai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ahola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ahola takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ahola misses with a hook to the body
and Chai counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ahola swings for the body but Chai moves out of range.
Ahola steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Chai. That one must have hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bronze Bomber Chai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chai, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bronze Bomber Chai!
Bronze Bomber Chai very nearly forgot to thank Critical Mass Q159.9 $74.95 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: WVT 187: Hussein v Larsen
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1#
Ahola blocks a jab.
Goldberg misses with a straight left.
Goldberg looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Goldberg on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Goldberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ahola has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ahola lunges at Goldberg with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Goldberg's hand.
Goldberg misses with a few strikes there.
Ahola tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Goldberg manages to circle out of the way.
Goldberg tries for a takedown but Ahola sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ahola getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ahola connects with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ahola darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ahola fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldberg shoots in but Ahola avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jarkko Ahola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Goldberg.
Goldberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahola sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Goldberg tries to work over Ahola's front leg with a kick but Ahola checks it.
Ahola connects with a good right hand that stumbles Goldberg. Goldberg circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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.
Ahola lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Goldberg at a distance.
Ahola lands a slapping body shot.
Ahola misses with a double jab.
Ahola scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Goldberg fails to land the takedown.
Ahola tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Goldberg manages to circle out of the way.
Goldberg looks winded!
Goldberg's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ahola connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Goldberg scrambles back to his feet.
Ahola tests Goldberg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Goldberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahola was well out of range. Poor timing from Goldberg.
Goldberg takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahola blocks a head kick by Goldberg.
Ahola getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
Goldberg shoots in looking for a takedown but Ahola manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Goldberg's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ahola tries to counter by clinching up but Goldberg breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Ahola moves into range and clinches up with Goldberg.
Ahola lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD2#
Goldberg lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Goldberg misses with a head shot. Ahola uses the momentum to regain guard.
Ahola seems keen to control Goldberg's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goldberg trying to move into half guard but instead Ahola has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Ahola won't allow Goldberg to get back to his feet.
Ahola controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ahola sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Goldberg's guard. #T3#
Ahola is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ahola'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 has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jarkko Ahola dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ahola bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Goldberg's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Goldberg.
Goldberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahola was well out of range. Poor timing from Goldberg.
Ahola scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ahola throws a good cross that connects.
Goldberg takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Goldberg takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Goldberg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ahola darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Goldberg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ahola swivels and escapes.
Ahola ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldberg gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ahola lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC#Goldberg is rocked!
Ahola cracks Goldberg with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Goldberg falls to his knees and Ahola doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jarkko Ahola!
Jarkko Ahola decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WVT 181: Matikainen v Hussein
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
Ahola connects with a body shot that sends Luciano's belly button to the back.
Ahola throws a shot to the body.
Ahola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Luciano.
Ahola has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ahola lands a jab.
Ahola connects with a body shot that sends Luciano's belly button to the back.
Ahola throws a hook to the side of Luciano's head but Luciano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ahola.
Luciano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Luciano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahola.
Ahola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luciano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahola. Luciano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luciano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ahola misses with an uppercut. Luciano saw that one coming.
Luciano gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ahola.
Jarkko Ahola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Ahola tries to keep at a distance but Luciano has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Ahola lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Luciano backwards.
Luciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ahola lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ahola creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ahola misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Luciano.
Luciano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Luciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Ahola.
Ahola cracks Luciano with a nice body shot.
A short left from Luciano.
Ahola tries to throw a body punch but Luciano avoids it by throwing Ahola back against the cage.
Luciano prevents a body shot from Ahola.
Luciano misses with a punch to the body.
Luciano lands a body shot.
Ahola is breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luciano.
Luciano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ahola backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luciano stalling in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Luciano.
Luciano can't find room to land a body shot as Ahola controls the action. #T2#
Luciano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ahola or not.
Luciano has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ahola seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Luciano can turn it around.
Ahola presses Luciano against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ahola lands a left hand that snaps the head of Luciano backwards.
Luciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Luciano.
Luciano prevents a body shot from Ahola.
Luciano throws a head punch that misses.
Luciano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ahola backwards.
Luciano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ahola backwards. #CUT2#It looks like Jarkko Ahola has been cut.
Ahola tries to work over Luciano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Luciano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Luciano.
Luciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Luciano scores with a hook to the body.
Luciano has a couple of punches blocked by Ahola.
Ahola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luciano lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ahola swings wildly with an uppercut but Luciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luciano throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ahola blocks it with crossed arms. #T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Luciano.
Luciano gets through Ahola's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Luciano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from Luciano.
A right handed body shot lands from Luciano.
Luciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Luciano has a couple of punches blocked by Ahola.
Luciano tries to land knees in the clinch but Ahola avoids the damage to the body.
Luciano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ahola backwards.
Luciano gets through Ahola's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Luciano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Luciano.
Good body shot from Luciano.
Luciano misses with a punch to the body.
Ahola misses with a punch on the inside.
Luciano lands a shot to the body.
Ahola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Luciano.
Still in the clinch, Luciano scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
Luciano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Luciano blocking some punches.
Luciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Ahola controls his hands.
Luciano can't find room to land a body shot as Ahola controls the action.
Luciano prevents a body shot from Ahola.
A short left from Luciano.
Luciano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ahola backwards.
Luciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Luciano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ahola backwards.
Luciano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ahola.
Luciano lands with a light punch inside.
Ahola prevents a body shot from Luciano.
Luciano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Luciano lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#Ahola is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahola on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Luciano lands an uppercut.
Oh Ahola is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ahola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ahola seems to have got his legs back now.
Luciano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ahola backwards.
Luciano dips a shoulder and cracks Ahola with a mighty uppercut! Ahola falls back against the cage and Luciano unloads with a barrage of strikes! Ahola is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Luciano screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Luciano!
A relieved looking Tony Luciano thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: WVT 175: Thibbs Jr v Le Franc
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Ahola looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Qiang shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Qiang misses with a hook.
Ahola tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Qiang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Qiang misses with a body shot.
Qiang throws a good cross that connects.
Qiang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahola.
Ahola fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Qiang misses with a body shot.
Qiang ducks under a wild hook from Ahola.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qiang takes one to the chin there.
Ahola misses the shot to the body.
Qiang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahola manages to avoid it.
Qiang swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ahola.
Qiang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ahola slips a jab from Qiang.#T1#
Qiang slips a straight right by Ahola.
Ahola throws a hook but Qiang avoids it easily.
A jab from Qiang misses.
Qiang slips under a jab from Ahola.
Ahola ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ahola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Qiang was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahola.
Ahola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahola takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ahola throws a body shot but no joy.
Qiang throws a hook but Ahola avoids it easily.
Ahola stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Qiang.
Ahola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Qiang.
Qiang throws a looping overhand right but Ahola ducks down to avoid it.
Ahola has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ahola ducks under a wild hook from Qiang.
Ahola tries to counter by clinching up but Qiang breaks away and moves out of range.
Ahola slips a straight right by Qiang.
Hao Qiang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahola loads up on a big right hand but Qiang slips the punch.#T2#
Qiang misses with a hook. Ahola ducked under it nicely.
Ahola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Qiang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slow jab from Ahola misses its intended target.
Qiang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ahola misses with a wild body shot.
Ahola drops his hands momentarily and Qiang takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Qiang.
Qiang walks into a jab.
Qiang looks to land a right hand but Ahola moved out of range.
Qiang misses with a straight left.
Ahola uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Qiang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ahola is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Qiang.
Ahola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Qiang moves away.
Ahola getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ahola ducks under a wild hook from Qiang.
Ahola tries to counter by clinching up but Qiang breaks away and moves out of range.
Ahola lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Qiang at a distance.
Ahola cracks Qiang with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Ahola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Qiang misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Ahola counters by moving into the clinch.
Ahola misses with a punch to the body.
Qiang tries to work over Ahola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Qiang lands with a short shot to the head.
Ahola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Qiang misses with a punch to the body.
Qiang takes a shot to the head.
Ahola gets through Qiang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Qiang lands a left hand.
Qiang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Qiang blocks an uppercut.
Qiang swings wildly with an uppercut but Ahola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahola misses with some punches.
Ahola throws a head punch that misses.
Qiang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ahola's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Ahola.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Qiang.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Qiang. #T4#
Ahola tries to throw a body punch but Qiang avoids it by throwing Ahola back against the cage.
Ahola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Qiang's elbow.
Qiang misses with a body punch.
Ahola pushes Qiang back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Qiang misses with the head strike.
Ahola can't find room to land a body shot as Qiang controls the action.
A short right from Ahola.
Ahola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Qiang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ahola can't find room to land a body shot as Qiang controls the action.
Ahola digs a right hand into Qiang's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Qiang's gas tank.
Ahola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Qiang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ahola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Qiang misses with the head strike.
Qiang prevents a body shot from Ahola.
Ahola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ahola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ahola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Qiang's elbow.
Qiang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ahola backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hao Qiang will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Qiang cracks Ahola with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A slapping body kick lands there for Qiang.
Qiang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahola.
Ahola tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Qiang manages to circle out of the way.
Ahola misses with a body shot.
Hao Qiang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ahola avoids the body shot from Qiang.
Ahola misses the jab.
Ahola misses with a body shot
and Qiang counters with a nice uppercut.
Ahola feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Qiangs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahola. Qiang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Qiang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahola moves away.
Ahola tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Qiang manages to circle out of the way.
Ahola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Qiang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Qiang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahola.
Ahola tries to clinch up but Qiang circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Qiang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Qiang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Qiang thumps Ahola with a low kick.#T1#
Ahola tries to close the distance and clinch but Qiang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Qiang comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ahola swings away with a body shot that misses
and Qiang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Qiang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahola was well out of range. Poor timing from Qiang.
Ahola slips a straight right by Qiang.
Qiang avoids the body shot from Ahola.
Qiang wants to clinch.
A jab from Ahola misses.
Qiang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Qiang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahola manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahola. Qiang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Qiang dips to his left and cracks Ahola with an uppercut!
Ahola misses with an uppercut. Qiang saw that one coming.
Ahola misses with a right hand
and Qiang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Qiang throws a big shot that misses.
Ahola connects with a body shot.
Qiang misses the shot to the body.
Qiang cracks Ahola with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Qiang misses with a body shot.
Qiang moves out of range of the strikes.
Qiang looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahola is just out of range.
Ahola seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ahola bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Qiang throws a body shot but no joy.
As Qiang tries to get set, Ahola tries to push him back and clinch up but Qiang manages to avoid the attempt.
Qiang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Qiang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahola throws a sloppy body shot
and Ahola takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ahola moves out of range as Qiang strikes.
Ahola takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Qiang throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ahola on the side of the head.
Qiang lands with a straight right. Ahola didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Ahola cracks Qiang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Ahola has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ahola lands a left hand that snaps the head of Qiang backwards.
Ahola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ahola's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Qiang throws a punch but it's blocked by Ahola.
Qiang has a couple of punches blocked by Ahola.
Nice body punch from Ahola.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahola.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahola.
Ahola blocking some punches.
Qiang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jarkko Ahola has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ahola misses with some punches.
Qiang digs a right hand underneath Ahola's ribcage. Ahola let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ahola lands a left hand that snaps the head of Qiang backwards.
Qiang misses with some punches.
Qiang has a couple of punches blocked by Ahola.
Qiang lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahola misses with some punches.
Qiang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Qiang tries a body shot but Ahola blocks it.
Ahola has a couple of punches blocked by Qiang.
Qiang blocking some punches.
Ahola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ahola scores with a hook to the body.
Ahola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Qiang tries a body shot but Ahola blocks it.
Ahola softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Qiang throws a head punch that misses.
Ahola throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Qiangs head.
A short left from Qiang.
Ahola lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ahola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ahola throws a punch but it's blocked by Qiang.
Ahola pushes Qiang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Ahola.
Qiang scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hao Qiang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Qiang looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahola is just out of range.
Qiang is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab from Qiang misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Ahola as he connects with a hook.
Qiang tries to clinch but Ahola moves out of range.
Ahola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Qiang.
Nice defenses there by Qiang.
Ahola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Qiang.
A looping hook to the body misses from Qiang. Ahola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ahola is looking to counter the offense by Qiang and move into the clinch.
Qiang connects with a looping right hand.
Ahola cracks Qiang with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Qiang.
Qiang throws a jab when Ahola was well out of range.
Qiang walks into a left hand.
Ahola throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Qiang on the side of the head.
Qiang lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ahola at a distance. #T1#
Qiang defending well as Ahola loads up on a big left hand.
Ahola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Qiang.
A big right from Ahola misses.
Qiang throws a hook to the side of Ahola's head but Ahola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Qiang avoids the body shot from Ahola.
Qiang looks to land a right hand but Ahola moved out of range.
Qiang ducks under a wild hook from Ahola.
Qiang is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ahola with a body shot.
Good exchange - Qiang coming out on top.
Ahola lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Qiang takes a swing at Ahola's ribcage but misses.
Ahola connects with a jab.
A big left from Ahola misses.
Ahola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Qiang.
Ahola seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jab by Ahola.
Ahola connects with a nice looking jab. #T2#
Ahola ducks under a wild hook from Qiang.
Qiang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahola.
Nice body kick there by Qiang.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Qiang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ahola defending well as Qiang loads up on a big left hand.
Qiang throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ahola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Qiang.
Qiang cracks a nice hook into Ahola's ribs.
Ahola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Qiang misses.
Qiang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ahola scores with a body shot.
Qiang shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ahola throws a body shot but no joy.
Qiang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A left lands for Ahola.#T3#
A big left from Ahola misses.
Ahola takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Qiang smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ahola looks to throw the jab but Qiang is out of range.
Qiang now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Qiang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ahola throws a predictable looking body shot
and Qiang counters with a low kick, right behind Ahola 's knee.
Ahola tries to clinch
and Qiang counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ahola's knee momentarily.
Ahola lands an overhand right.
Qiang gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Qiang misses with an uppercut. Ahola saw that one coming.
Ahola fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Qiang scores with a punch to the head.
Ahola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ahola wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahola with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Qiang to score with a decent uppercut.
Jarkko Ahola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Qiang throws the left hand but Ahola avoids the punch easily.
Ahola seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Qiang looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahola is just out of range.
Ahola takes a swing at Qiang's ribcage but misses.
Qiang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That kick from Qiang tenderised Ahola's leg. Ahola is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jab by Ahola.#CUT#It looks like Hao Qiang has been cut.
Nice straight punches there by Qiang. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Qiang.
Qiang bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ahola's head backwards.
Ahola throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Qiang to counter with a crisp jab.
Qiang ducks under a wild hook from Ahola.
Qiang throws a body punch but Ahola moves out of range.
Ahola is looking to counter the offense by Qiang and move into the clinch.
Qiang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahola.
Ahola throws a jab but it's blocked by Qiang.
Ahola misses with a wild body shot.
Ahola lands a slapping body shot.
Hao Qiang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Qiang looks to land a left hand but Ahola moved out of range nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jarkko Ahola.
I think Qiang 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Hao Qiang!
Our winner, Hao Qiang, 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.

Event: WVT 169: Fabinho v Rutger
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1#
Fleshou Jr throws a hook but Ahola avoids it easily.
Ahola circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ahola looks to score with a jab to the body but Fleshou Jr is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Fleshou Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ahola throws a hook but Fleshou Jr blocks it.
Ahola blocks a jab.
Ahola throws a jab when Fleshou Jr was well out of range.
Fleshou Jr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ahola defends it well.
Ahola scores with a nice strike.
Ahola lands with a straight right. Fleshou Jr didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleshou Jr staying out of range there.
Fleshou Jr throws a series of punches but Ahola moves out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fleshou Jr has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ahola getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fighters circling - Ahola throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Nice cross by Ahola.
Fleshou Jr lands with a right hand.
Fleshou Jr misses with a body shot.
Fleshou Jr staying out of range there.
Fleshou Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Ahola's head.#CUT2#It looks like Jarkko Ahola has been cut.
Jarkko Ahola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fleshou Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ahola rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fleshou Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jarkko Ahola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fleshou Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Ahola misses the shot to the body.
Ahola misses with a body shot.
Ahola misses with a looping left.
Fleshou Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ahola is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
Ahola lands with a nice body punch.
Ahola throws a body punch but Fleshou Jr moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fleshou Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahola.
Ahola scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fleshou Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ahola misses with a shot to the body
and Fleshou Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ahola thinking.
Fleshou Jr connects with a right hand. Ahola shakes it off.
A jab from Fleshou Jr misses.
Fleshou Jr throws a body punch but Ahola moves out of range.
Fleshou Jr avoids the body shot from Ahola.
Ahola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fleshou Jr.
Ahola missing with a left hand there. Fleshou Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Ahola scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ahola misses with an uppercut. Fleshou Jr saw that one coming.
Fleshou Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahola seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fleshou Jr misses with an uppercut. Ahola saw that one coming.
Ahola avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ahola thuds a left hand into Fleshou Jr's body.
Ahola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fleshou Jr.
Fleshou Jr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ahola lands a head shot.
Ahola takes a swing at Fleshou Jr's ribcage but misses.
Ahola is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ahola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fleshou Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fleshou Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Ahola misses with a body shot.
Ahola misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fleshou Jr cracks Ahola with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fleshou Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice cross by Ahola.
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!
Ahola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ahola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Ahola closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ahola scores with a shoulder strike.
Fleshou Jr'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.
Fleshou Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fleshou Jr blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jarkko Ahola dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jarkko Ahola's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ahola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fleshou Jr tries to counter with a clinch but Ahola shakes him off and moves away.
Ahola defending well as Fleshou Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Ahola throws an off balance right hand
and Fleshou Jr counters with a left and a right that stings Ahola.
Ahola is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fleshou Jr moves out of range as Ahola strikes.
Jarkko Ahola is winning the standup battle so far.
Fleshou Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fleshou Jr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ahola scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ahola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fleshou Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahola.
And Fleshou Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Ahola pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ahola doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahola misses with a combination
and Fleshou Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ahola throws a shot from downtown. Fleshou Jr moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Fleshou Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fleshou Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahola.
Fleshou Jr avoids the body shot from Ahola.
Fleshou Jr with the counter takedown but Ahola avoids it easily.
Ahola moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ahola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fleshou Jr can do to turn this around?
Fleshou Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahola.
Ahola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ahola scores with a jab.#CL#
Ahola has closed the distance and engaged Fleshou Jr in a clinch.
Fleshou Jr tries to work over Ahola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fleshou Jr is stalling here.
Ahola misses with some punches.
Ahola tries to throw a body punch but Fleshou Jr avoids it by throwing Ahola back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fleshou Jr.
Ahola misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Fleshou Jr lands an uppercut.
Ahola can't find room to land a body shot as Fleshou Jr controls the action.
Fleshou Jr being controlled against the cage.
Fleshou Jr lands a right hand.
Fleshou Jr lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fleshou Jr misses with a body punch.
Fleshou Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fleshou Jr pushes Ahola back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Fleshou Jr. #TD2#
Fleshou Jr jumps into guard, dragging Ahola to the mat. #SUB2#
Fleshou Jr looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ahola has picked Fleshou Jr up and slammed him! Fleshou Jr can't keep hold of the triangle and Ahola manages to pass to side control!
A control attempt from Fleshou Jr but he's now mounted!
Fleshou Jr tries to improve his position but instead Ahola has taken his back!
Fleshou Jr wants to control his opponent's hands but Ahola gets his hands free. #T3#
Fleshou Jr wants to escape the position.
Ahola not allowing Fleshou Jr to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Fleshou Jr's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ahola is not going to allow Fleshou Jr to sit and survive in this position.
I would not like to be Fleshou Jr right now. #T4#
Fleshou Jr trying to control the hands but Ahola breaks the grip.
Ahola is hanging on to Fleshou Jr's back as he tries to escape.
Ahola not allowing Fleshou Jr to control his hands.
Fleshou Jr can't escape the position.
Fleshou Jr just trying to survive but Ahola is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fleshou Jr tries to break free.
Ahola controls the position.
Ahola not allowing Fleshou Jr to control his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jarkko Ahola will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jarkko Ahola's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Ahola gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fleshou Jr is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahola.
Fleshou Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Ahola controls his hands. #TD2#
Fleshou Jr has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ahola is trying to keep an underhook but Fleshou Jr manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ahola is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Fleshou Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ahola is just riding it out for now. Fleshou Jr eventually gives up the hold.
Ahola won't allow Fleshou Jr to pass to mount. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Fleshou Jr is looking for a kimura but Ahola is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fleshou Jr to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Fleshou Jr is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Fleshou Jr is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Ahola still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Ahola has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Ahola wants to control but Fleshou Jr is keeping him busy.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Fleshou Jr tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Ahola easily slips into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Fleshou Jr looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ahola here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Fleshou Jr is trying to break free.
Ahola controls the action.
You can see the frustration on Fleshou Jr's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T3#
Fleshou Jr wants to control his opponent's hands but Ahola gets his hands free.
Ahola controlling well, preventing Fleshou Jr from escaping the position.
Ahola controls the action.
Fleshou Jr trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Fleshou Jr tries to roll but Ahola sticks to his back.
Ahola biding his time, controlling Fleshou Jr.
Fleshou Jr just trying to survive but Ahola is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Jarkko Ahola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fleshou Jr tries to escape but Ahola has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ahola trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #T4#
Ahola is hanging on to Fleshou Jr's back as he tries to escape.
Fleshou Jr is keeping busy.
Fleshou Jr tries to escape but Ahola has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Fleshou Jr looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Fleshou Jr is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Stres Fleshou Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jarkko Ahola showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ahola, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarkko Ahola!
A very excited looking Jarkko Ahola made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: WVT 161: Takahashi v Haudegen
Date: Sep 22, 2023

#R1#
An inside leg kick from Torvik misses.
Torvik ducks under a wild hook from Ahola.
Ahola lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Torvik at a distance.
Ahola moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Torvik looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahola is just out of range.
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.
Ahola uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Torvik has time to react.
A telegraphed right hand from Ahola misses the target.
Ahola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ahola throws a hook but Torvik blocks it.
Ahola defending well as Torvik loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahola lands a body shot.
Torvik misses with an uppercut.
Torvik staying out of range there.
Jarkko Ahola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Ahola misses
and Torvik counters with a nice body shot.
Ahola moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Ahola throws a hook but Torvik avoids it easily.
Ahola moves to clinch but Torvik breaks away
and Torvik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Jarkko Ahola has been cut.
Torvik misses with an uppercut. Ahola saw that one coming.
Ahola throws a big shot that misses.
Torvik throws a lazy right hand but Ahola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ahola uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ahola connects with the punch.
Torvik throws a hook but Ahola blocks it.
Torvik avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Torvik looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ahola scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ahola throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ahola lands an overhand right.
Torvik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahola.#T2#
Ahola throws a hook to the side of Torvik's head but Torvik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Torvik throwing a counter right hand but Ahola manages to avoid it.
Ahola throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torvik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Torvik lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ahola's sensitive parts.
Torvik looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ahola ducks under a wild hook from Torvik.
Ahola is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ahola blocks a jab.
Torvik with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Torvik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ahola paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ahola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Ahola.
Torvik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ahola tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Ahola pushes Torvik up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Torvik pushes Ahola back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ahola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Torvik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ahola's elbow.
Torvik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Torvik.
Torvik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ahola lands an uppercut.
Torvik cracks Ahola with a nice body shot.
Torvik lands with a right to the head.
Ahola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Torvik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Ahola fails to land.
Torvik scores with a shoulder strike.
Torvik working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Torvik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Torvik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahola tries to throw a body punch but Torvik avoids it by throwing Ahola back against the cage.
Torvik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Torvik misses with the head strike.
Torvik tries to throw a body punch but Ahola avoids it by throwing Torvik back against the cage. #T4#
Torvik working aggressively here.
Torvik working aggressively here.
Torvik blocking some punches.
Ahola has a couple of punches blocked by Torvik.
Torvik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Torvik.
Ahola tries to throw a body punch but Torvik avoids it by throwing Ahola back against the cage.
Ahola working aggressively here.
Ahola lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Torvik throws a head punch that misses.
Torvik lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ahola looks winded!
Torvik blocking some punches.
Torvik can't find room to land a body shot as Ahola controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Torvik.
I was talking to Torvik's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Torvik presses Ahola against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ahola takes a shot to the head.
Torvik lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Torvik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Torvik.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left hand lands to the body for Torvik.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sven Torvik will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jarkko Ahola's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Torvik cracks Ahola with a right hand to the side of the head.
Torvik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahola was well out of range. Poor timing from Torvik.
A decent looking cross lands there for Torvik.
Ahola has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Torvik.
Ahola throws a hook to the side of Torvik's head but Torvik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Torvik slips a straight right by Ahola.
Ahola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ahola ducks under a wild hook from Torvik.
Torvik gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ahola.
Ahola takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torvik looks to land a right hand but Ahola moved out of range.
Jarkko Ahola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ahola lands a jab to Torvik's midsection.
Torvik tried to score with a low kick but Ahola checks it.
A big left from Ahola misses. #T1#
Torvik misses with a low kick.
Torvik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ahola fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Torvik scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Torvik throws a leg kick but Ahola moved away.
Ahola steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Torvik.
Ahola scores with a sloppy right hand. Torvik should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Ahola moves into range and clinches up with Torvik.
Ahola struggles to land a body shot inside as Torvik controls his hands.
Ahola swings wildly with an uppercut but Torvik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torvik digs a right hand into Ahola's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ahola's gas tank.
Torvik struggles to land a body shot inside as Ahola controls his hands.
Torvik throws a head punch that misses.
Torvik lands a nice uppercut.
Ahola swings wildly with an uppercut but Torvik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahola blocks a body shot from Torvik. #T2#
Torvik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Torvik swings wildly with an uppercut but Ahola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torvik digs a right hand underneath Ahola's ribcage. Ahola let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ahola is breathing heavily.
Torvik lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahola misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Torvik.
Torvik lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ahola.
Torvik stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good body shot from Torvik.
A short uppercut from Torvik.
Ahola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Torvik lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Torvik creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Torvik scores with a hook to the body.
Torvik lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Torvik.
Torvik lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Torvik lands an uppercut.#T3#
Torvik lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Torvik.
Torvik lands a shoulder strike.
Torvik scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ahola misses with the head strike.
Ahola tries to throw a body punch but Torvik avoids it by throwing Ahola back against the cage.
Torvik gets through Ahola's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Torvik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ahola backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Torvik.
A right hook to the body lands for Torvik.
A short uppercut from Torvik. #ROC#Ahola is rocked!
Torvik throws a big uppercut that drops Ahola! More strikes from Torvik and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Ahola lies dazed against the cage as Torvik celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sven Torvik!
Sven Torvik tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: WVT 154: Hussein v Assndrop
Date: Sep 08, 2023

#R1#
Ahola bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ahola bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vargas's head backwards.
Ahola keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ahola throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vargas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the body from Ahola misses
letting Vargas counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Jarkko Ahola has been cut.
Vargas just misses with a punch to the body.
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.
Vargas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahola manages to avoid it.
Ahola tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ahola misses the jab.
Vargas slips a straight right by Ahola.
Vargas throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahola swings for the body but Vargas moves out of range.
Ahola punishes Vargas's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Ahola takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vargas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahola.
Ahola with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vargas to score with a decent uppercut.
Ahola misses with an uppercut.
Ahola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ahola throws the left hand but Vargas avoids the punch easily.
Ahola lands a nice looking body shot.
Vargas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahola looks to land a right hand but Vargas moved out of range.
Vargas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
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.
Ahola throws a lazy right hand but Vargas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#KD#
Vargas lands a big right hand that sends Ahola crashing to the mat! Vargas stays standing though and waves Ahola back to his feet!
Jarkko Ahola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Ahola as he connects with a hook.
Ahola fails to land with a series of punches.
Vargas seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Vargas slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Vargas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ahola connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vargas momentarily.
Vargas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ahola misses with a straight left.
Ahola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vargas closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Ahola out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arturo Vargas!
A very excited looking Arturo Vargas made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: WVT 145: Fedentenko v Railio
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Ahola tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Motts manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Motts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahola manages to avoid it.
Ahola moves out of range as Motts strikes.
Motts sets himself, and Ahola steps forward looking for the clinch! Motts avoids it this time.
A swing and a miss from Ahola.
Ahola misses with an uppercut. Motts saw that one coming.
Ahola moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ahola swings for the body but Motts moves out of range.
Motts swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Motts ducks under a wild hook from Ahola.
Ahola comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motts walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ahola cracks Motts with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ahola stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ahola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Motts was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Motts has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rabid Dog in the buildup to the fight.
Jarkko Ahola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Motts lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Jarkko Ahola has been cut.
Ahola misses with a straight right.
Ahola lands a jab.
Ahola ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Motts avoids the body shot from Ahola.
Ahola jabs at Motts's body.
Motts moves out of range as Ahola strikes.
Motts uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahola.
Motts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Ahola.
Ahola throws the left hand but Motts avoids the punch easily.
Motts was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Ahola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Motts was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ahola swings widly with a right hand
and Motts counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Motts takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Motts fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ahola swings for the body but Motts moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Motts uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahola.
Motts swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A lazy left from Ahola finds it's target.
Motts defending well as Ahola loads up on a big left hand.
Ahola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Motts.
Ahola misses with a hook
letting Motts counter with a right hand.
Motts connects with a looping right hand.
A swing and a miss from Ahola.#T3#
Motts uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahola.
Motts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ahola.
Motts throws out a loose jab but Ahola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahola is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ahola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Motts.
Ahola rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Motts counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ahola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Ahola misses the target.
Ahola scores with a body shot.
Motts moves away from the strike by Ahola.
Motts swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Motts avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Motts takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Motts with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ahola to score with a decent uppercut.
Motts slips under a jab from Ahola.
A swing and a miss from Motts.
Ahola tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ahola misses with a right hand
and Motts counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ahola scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahola throws a jab when Motts was well out of range.
Motts slips under a jab.
Ahola tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Motts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ahola misses with an uppercut. Motts saw that one coming.
Ahola catches Motts with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ahola is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Motts had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Ahola looks to land a right hand but Motts moved out of range.
Nice shot by Ahola.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jarkko Ahola dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jarkko Ahola's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ahola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Motts was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahola.
Ahola throws a poor cross that misses
and Motts counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Ahola.
Ahola is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Motts misses with a wild body shot.
Motts sets himself, and Ahola steps forward looking for the clinch! Motts avoids it this time.
Ahola avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ahola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Motts moves away.
Ahola misses with a hook
and Motts counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Motts slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Motts.
Ahola misses with a looping right.
Ahola misses with an uppercut.
Motts uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahola.#T1#
A slow jab from Ahola misses its intended target.
Ahola connects with the punch.
Ahola scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Motts finds it's way through Ahola's defenses.
Ahola misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Motts counter with a right hand.
Motts moves away from the strike by Ahola.
Ahola misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Motts misses.
Motts takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jarkko Ahola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Motts smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Motts might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ahola stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
Motts looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Motts steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahola.
Motts avoids the body shot from Ahola.
Motts throwing a counter right hand but Ahola manages to avoid it.
Ahola misses with a looping left.
Motts displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ahola throws out the jab.
Ahola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Motts moves away.
Ahola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Motts manages to avoid it.
Ahola walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#That has opened up Jarkko Ahola's cut even more.
Ahola cracks Motts with a good jab.
Ahola tries to clinch but Motts is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Motts on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ahola misses with a hook.
Motts wants to clinch up but Ahola keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Ahola throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Motts on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ahola throws an off balance right hand
and Motts counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Motts throws a lazy right hand but Ahola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Motts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ahola misses with a wild body shot.
Motts blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Motts on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ahola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Motts moves away.
Ahola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ahola wants to counter the offense by Motts and move into the clinch position.
A telegraphed right hand from Ahola misses the target.
Motts is looking to counter punch.
Ahola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Motts.
Ahola swats away the attempt to clinch by Motts.#T4#
Ahola misses with a hook. Motts ducked under it nicely.
Ahola lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ahola ducks under a wild hook from Motts.
Ahola catches Motts with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Motts lands with an overhand left.
A telegraphed right hand from Motts misses the target.
Ahola lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Motts lands a nice hook to Ahola's body. Ahola takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ahola looks to land a left hand but Motts moved out of range nicely.
Motts lands a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jarkko Ahola will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jarkko Ahola's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Motts avoids the body shot from Ahola.
Ahola scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ahola scores with a shot to the body.
Ahola throws a shot to the body.
Ahola throws a body punch but Motts moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Motts misses its target.
Ahola connects with a single shot there.
Ahola moves into range and connects with a jab.
Motts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahola just misses with a punch to the body.
Motts misses with a hook. Ahola ducked under it nicely.
Motts throws a hook to the side of Ahola's head but Ahola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ahola lands a head shot.#T1#
Motts throws the left hand but Ahola avoids the punch easily.
Ahola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Motts throws out the jab.
Motts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ahola throws the left hand but Motts avoids the punch easily.
Ahola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Motts misses the target.
Motts connects with a right hand. Ahola shakes it off.
Ahola misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ahola takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Motts takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ahola circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ahola wants to counter the offense by Motts and move into the clinch position.
A jab lands there for Motts.
Ahola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ahola looks to throw the jab but Motts is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Motts misses the target.#T2#
Ahola connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ahola throws out a loose jab but Motts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahola works the jab nicely.
Ahola misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ahola misses with a wild body shot.
Motts slips a straight right by Ahola.
Gregory Motts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ahola throws a looping overhand right but Motts ducks down to avoid it.
Motts scores with a nice head shot.
Ahola gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ahola throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Motts on the side of the head. #T3#
Ahola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Motts.
An attempted straight right counter from Motts misses the target.
Ahola slips a straight right by Motts.
Ahola throws a shot from downtown. Motts moves away and avoids it.
Ahola stuns Motts with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ahola scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Motts defending well as Ahola loads up on a big left hand.
Motts appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Motts ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jarkko Ahola is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Motts takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Motts keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT#The cut above Jarkko Ahola's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A big left from Ahola misses.
Motts tries to clinch but Ahola is having none of it.
Motts sets himself, and Ahola steps forward looking for the clinch! Motts avoids it this time.#T4#
Motts throws a hook but Ahola blocks it.
Motts ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Motts is looking to counter punch.
Ahola misses with a body shot.
Motts swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Motts misses with a body shot.
Motts misses with a left hand #CL2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Ahola moves into the clinch.
Motts misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Motts fails to land.
Ahola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Motts misses with a body punch.
Motts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ahola's elbow.
Motts lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Motts throws a head punch that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jarkko Ahola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ahola 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: WVT 137: Ryoto v Matikainen
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1#
Ahola lands a lovely overhand right.
Ahola misses with a body shot.
Ahola is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shida gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ahola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shida.
Shida swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ahola throws a body punch but Shida moves out of range.
Shida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahola.
Shida throws a counter combo.
Ahola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shida doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shida looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
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.
Shida throws a hook but Ahola avoids it easily.
Ahola lands a jab to the nose.
Shida ducks under a wild hook from Ahola.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shida! But no joy.
Ahola throws a lazy uppercut
and Shida counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Ahola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shida.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahola. Shida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ahola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shida.
Ahola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shida throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ahola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shida.
Ahola misses with a looping left.
Ahola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ahola fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shida looks to land a left hand but Ahola moved out of range nicely.
Shida uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahola.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shida! But no joy.
Ahola ducks under a wild hook from Shida.
Ahola throws the left hand but Shida avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Shida slips a straight right by Ahola.
Shida looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ahola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shida was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahola.
Shida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahola.
Shida looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shida sizes up Ahola with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shida looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahola is just out of range.
Shida gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ahola throws a sloppy body shot
and Ahola takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Jarkko Ahola has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shida blocks a jab.
Shida takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shida moves out of range of the strikes.
Ahola connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shida momentarily.
Nice uppercut lands for Ahola. That snapped Shida's head back. #T3#
Shida swings for the body but Ahola moves out of range.
Ahola takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ahola throws a lazy uppercut
and Shida counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shida lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ahola at a distance.
Shida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahola moves away.
Ahola sizes up Shida with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ahola throws a hook but Shida blocks it.
Ahola looks to land a left hand but Shida moved out of range nicely.
Ahola throws a combination that misses
and Shida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ahola misses the jab.
Ahola lands a head shot.
Ahola lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Shida takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shida.
Shida stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ahola throws a jab when Shida was well out of range.
Ahola looks to land a left hand but Shida moved out of range nicely.
Shida is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ahola misses with a telegraphed body shot #KD2#
and Shida counters with a nice right hand that sends Ahola toppling to the canvas! Ahola scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Shida finish him?!
BOOM! Shida lands a beautiful left hook that drops Ahola. Ahola tries to recover but Shida is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Ahola lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takeda Shida!
After winning the bout, Takeda Shida thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WVT 125: Machado v Ihantala 3
Date: Jul 07, 2023

#R1#
Unbelivable throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Unbelivable will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Unbelivable throws a series of punches but Ahola moves out of range.
Unbelivable shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ahola as he avoids it easily.
Ahola lands with a right hand.
Unbelivable doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Unbelivable on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Unbelivable tries for a takedown but Ahola sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Usko Unbelivable. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ahola looks to score with a jab to the body but Unbelivable is just out of range.
Unbelivable takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ahola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Unbelivable.#CL#
Ahola gets tackled into the cage by Unbelivable. Unbelivable maintains the clinch.
Ahola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ahola scores with a shot to the side of Unbelivable's head.
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!
Unbelivable struggles to land a body shot inside as Ahola controls his hands.
Ahola lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Unbelivable pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Unbelivable blocking some punches.
Ahola stalls.
Ahola digs a right hand underneath Unbelivable's ribcage. Unbelivable let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ahola.
Come on Unbelivable - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ahola lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ahola lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Unbelivable tries to pull guard but Ahola won't allow it.
Unbelivable blocks a body shot from Ahola.
Unbelivable can't find room to land a body shot as Ahola controls the action.
Unbelivable tries for a takedown. No joy.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ahola lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ahola misses with a body punch. #T2#
Unbelivable blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Ahola as the two fighters clinch. #TD#
Unbelivable is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ahola can't fight it off and eventually Unbelivable manages to take the fight to the floor. Ahola looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Unbelivable looking to pass the guard.
Unbelivable is working hard here to advance position.
Ahola keeping moving, preventing Unbelivable from controlling successfully.
Ahola has Unbelivable pulled in close to control his posture.
Ahola is continuing to stall.#T3#
Unbelivable with a flurry of punches that miss.
Unbelivable missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ahola has control of Unbelivable's left arm, preventing Unbelivable from doing any damage.
Ahola can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Unbelivable controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ahola scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ahola missing with a left hand there. Unbelivable was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ahola lands with a right hand.
Unbelivable misses with a takedown attempt - Ahola sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Ahola lands a nice shot to the body.
Jarkko Ahola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Unbelivable throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Unbelivable fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Unbelivable needs to keep his hands up - Ahola had a free shot at his head there.
Unbelivable will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck for Unbelivable with that takedown attempt.
Unbelivable misses with a kick to the body.
Ahola misses with a looping left.#TD#
Unbelivable looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ahola!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahola manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jarkko Ahola dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ahola lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jarkko Ahola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahola fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Unbelivable's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ahola connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Unbelivable scrambles back to his feet.
Unbelivable is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ahola throws a jab but it's blocked by Unbelivable.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Ahola misses the target.
Ahola looks to score with a jab to the body but Unbelivable is just out of range.
Ahola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Unbelivable moves away.
Ahola lands an overhand right.
Nice sprawl there from Ahola as Unbelivable shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahola scores with a sloppy right hand. Unbelivable should have avoided that one.
Ahola throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Unbelivable stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Unbelivable closes the distance and pushes Ahola back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahola tries a body shot but Unbelivable blocks it. #T1#
Ahola throws a punch but it's blocked by Unbelivable.
A short left from Ahola.
Unbelivable is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Unbelivable is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ahola lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD#
Unbelivable manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ahola is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Unbelivable is looking for a triangle but Ahola pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ahola sitting in guard here, content to control.
Unbelivable trying to control the position here. #T2#
Unbelivable is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Unbelivable looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ahola stops Unbelivable from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ahola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ahola cracks a nice hook into Unbelivable's ribs.#T3#
Ahola's corner calls for a 1-2. Ahola obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Unbelivable takes one on the button.
Ahola tests Unbelivable's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ahola lands a nice looking body shot.
Unbelivable avoids the body shot from Ahola.
Ahola misses with a looping right.
Ahola lands a jab to the head.
Ahola lands a jab to the head.
Ahola throws out a powerful jab.
Ahola misses the shot to the body.
Unbelivable keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahola.#CL2#
Ahola has taken the fight to the clinch. #T4#
Ahola scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahola lands a nice uppercut.
Ahola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Unbelivable is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ahola tries to throw a body punch but Unbelivable avoids it by throwing Ahola back against the cage.
Ahola managing to block the knees to the body from Unbelivable.
Ahola lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Unbelivable backwards.
Ahola gets through Unbelivable's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#Unbelivable is rocked!
A left hand lands to the body for Ahola.
Oh Unbelivable is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ahola creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ahola lands with a left to the head.
Unbelivable prevents a body shot from Ahola.
Unbelivable is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ahola to keep the fight standing.
Unbelivable seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Usko Unbelivable. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ahola misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Ahola.
Ahola lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Unbelivable or not.
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 corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ahola comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Unbelivable fails with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Unbelivable or perhaps it was just good defense by Ahola, which made it look bad.
Nice body punch from Ahola.
Ahola fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Unbelivable throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Unbelivable manages to avoid it.
Unbelivable tried to counter with a leg kick but Ahola avoided it.
Ahola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Unbelivable was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahola.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ahola cracks Unbelivable with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Unbelivable misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Unbelivable looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ahola takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Usko Unbelivable is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Ahola slaps away a takedown attempt from Unbelivable, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Usko Unbelivable. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Unbelivable darts in looking for a takedown but Ahola gets double underhooks and turns Unbelivable into the cage.
Ahola misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Ahola.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ahola.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Unbelivable.
Ahola lands a body shot.
Ahola lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Unbelivable or not.
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 shot to the head.
Ahola lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ahola lands a nice uppercut.
Ahola lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ahola scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ahola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahola pushes Unbelivable against the cage. Ahola is working some dirty boxing. Ahola pushes off with a quick right hook! Unbelivable goes down! Unbelivable tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Ahola moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jarkko Ahola!
Jarkko Ahola decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Usko Unbelivable stepped up to the mic, saying 'well he was a better man tonight'.

Event: WVT 119: Ihantala v Vunipola
Date: Jun 23, 2023

#R1#
Thompson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ahola circles away quickly and effectively.
Ahola ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ahola misses with a looping right.
A shot to the liver by Ahola. Beautiful body shot.
Ahola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thompson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ahola defends it well.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahola moves away.
Ahola has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Thompson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahola.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Ahola shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thompson staying out of range there.
Thompson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Ahola moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ahola fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Thompson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Thompson manages to end up in side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahola takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Thompson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ahola sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Thompson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thompson trying to control the position but Ahola is working away.
Thompson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T1#
Thompson wants to take a breather but Ahola manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Thompson.
Ahola working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thompson.
Thompson trying to control but Ahola is working from the bottom.
Thompson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thompson throwing strikes from guard but Ahola blocks nicely.
Thompson throws a strike but Ahola rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Ahola got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thompson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ahola has managed to get both his arms back between Thompson's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Ahola won't allow Thompson to sweep him here.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Ahola from controlling successfully.
Thompson looking for a sweep. Not yet Thompson, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Thompson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ahola manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Thompson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thompson preventing the sweep.
Thompson lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ahola works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thompson postures up in Ahola's guard and throws a big left but Ahola blocks it.
Ahola is trying to control the position but Thompson postures up.
Thompson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thompson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Thompson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thompson trying to control but Ahola is working from the bottom.
Thompson throws a big right hand that misses.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Ahola keeps moving.
Thompson throws a strike but Ahola rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Ahola has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Thompson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thompson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Thompson dominated that round.
That's time! Ahola's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Thompson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahola.
Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahola.
Thompson defending well as Ahola loads up on a big left hand.
Thompson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Thompson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ahola fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ahola throws a jab but it's blocked by Thompson.
Thompson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thompson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ahola sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thompson needs to keep his hands up - Ahola had a free shot at his head there.
Thompson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jarkko Ahola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Thompson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahola looks to throw the jab but Thompson is out of range.
Ricky Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circling - Thompson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ahola listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Thompson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Thompson throws a nice looking combination but Ahola bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ahola lands a slapping body shot.
Ahola looks to land a combination but Thompson avoids it well.
Thompson slips a jab from Ahola.
Thompson throws out a counter right but Ahola avoids it with no problem.
Thompson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahola.
Thompson connects with a body shot.
Thompson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ahola.
Ahola takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ahola with a hook.
Thompson goes for a double leg but Ahola avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ahola continues to drive forward.
Ahola scores with a hook to the body. Thompson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thompson slips under a jab.
Thompson tries for a takedown but Ahola sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ahola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thompson.
Ahola wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A lazy left from Ahola finds it's target.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson shoots in but no luck this time.
Ahola slips a jab and a cross from Thompson.
Ahola seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ahola tests Thompson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ahola looks to throw the jab but Thompson is out of range.
Thompson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ahola defends it well.#TD2#
Thompson dives in and scores a takedown into Ahola's guard.
Thompson postures up in Ahola's guard and throws a big left but Ahola blocks it.
Thompson lands a couple of digs.
Thompson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Thompson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thompson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thompson is stalling in the full guard.
Ahola keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully. #T3#
Ahola not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ahola has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Thompson lands a couple of elbows.
Thompson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ahola works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thompson is looking to work some ground and pound but Ahola has wrist control.
Thompson working some strikes from top position.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Thompson is in close to Ahola's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Thompson throws a big right hand that misses.
Thompson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thompson trying to control but Ahola is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thompson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thompson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thompson works over Ahola with some ground and pound from guard.
Thompson being controlled here momentarily.
Thompson trying to control but Ahola is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ricky Thompson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahola is just out of range.
Thompson misses with a low kick.
Ahola swings for the body but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson misses with a hook.
Ahola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thompson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahola.
Thompson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ahola scores with a jab to the head.
Ahola throws a hook but Thompson avoids it easily.
No luck for Thompson with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahola connects with a body shot that sends Thompson's belly button to the back.
Thompson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ahola is fending him off so far but Thompson persists. Nope, Ahola circles away and we're back to standing.
Thompson shoots in but Ahola avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jarkko Ahola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Thompson.#T1#
Ahola loads up on a big right hand but Thompson slips the punch.
Ahola misses with a looping left.
Thompson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ahola cracks Thompson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ahola showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thompson.
Thompson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thompson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ahola moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jarkko Ahola is winning the standup battle so far.
Ahola throws a shot from downtown. Thompson moves away and avoids it.
Ahola dodges the punch combination from Thompson.
Ahola lands a jab to the nose.#TD2#
Thompson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ahola is trying to defend but Thompson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahola on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Thompson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ahola knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Thompson looks to land a strike but Ahola avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ahola trying to control the position here.
Thompson trying to control but Ahola is working from the bottom.
Thompson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Thompson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Thompson throws a big right hand that misses.
Thompson trying to control but Ahola is working from the bottom.
Thompson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thompson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thompson cracks Ahola with a solid left hand.
Thompson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ahola avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jarkko Ahola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Thompson postures up in Ahola's guard and throws a big left but Ahola blocks it.
Thompson throwing strikes from guard but Ahola blocks nicely.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Ahola keeps moving.
Thompson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Thompson scoring with some ground and pound.
Thompson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thompson pushes down on Ahola's leg and manages to get into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thompson 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Thompson!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ricky Thompson thanked Voodoo Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: WVT 115: Melondov v Vunipola 2
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
Motts bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ahola's head.#CUT#It looks like Jarkko Ahola has been cut.
Jarkko Ahola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahola misses with an uppercut.
Motts throws a hook but Ahola avoids it easily.
Motts fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Motts misses with an uppercut.
Ahola cracks Motts with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ahola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Motts moves away.
Ahola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Motts throwing a counter right hand but Ahola manages to avoid it.
Motts throws a hook to the side of Ahola's head but Ahola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Motts looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Motts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ahola changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Motts takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Motts uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahola.
A little feinted left hand from Motts on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ahola looks to land a combination but Motts avoids it well.
Motts uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahola.
Motts throwing a counter right hand but Ahola manages to avoid it.
Ahola misses with a shot to the body
and Motts counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Ahola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Motts moves away.
Ahola lands a nice looking body shot.
Ahola cracks a nice hook into Motts's ribs.
Motts misses with a hook. Ahola ducked under it nicely.
Motts missing with a left hand there. Ahola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Motts misses.
Ahola fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Motts thows a left - swing and a miss!
Motts connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ahola slips under a jab from Motts.
Motts uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahola.
Motts doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ahola cracks Motts with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Motts throws a shot from downtown. Ahola moves away and avoids it.
Ahola misses with an uppercut. Motts saw that one coming.
It looked like Motts wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big left from Motts misses.
Motts sets himself, and Ahola steps forward looking for the clinch! Motts avoids it this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahola moves out of range of the strikes.
Ahola throws the left hand but Motts avoids the punch easily.
Ahola misses the shot to the body.
Motts was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ahola misses with a right hand
and Ahola takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ahola throws a sloppy body shot
and Motts counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Motts misses.
Ahola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Motts moves away.
Motts misses with a straight left.
Ahola tries to counter with a clinch but Motts shakes him off and moves away.
Motts with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ahola to score with a decent uppercut.
Motts throws a hook but Ahola avoids it easily.#T3#
Ahola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Motts moves away.
Motts misses with a straight left.
Ahola throws a jab when Motts was well out of range.
Motts throwing a counter right hand but Ahola manages to avoid it.
Ahola stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ahola digs a good body shot into Motts's ribs.
Motts throws a jab when Ahola was well out of range.
Ahola misses with a wild body shot.
Motts keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ahola misses with a looping right.
Ahola lands a nice hook to Motts's body. Motts takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ahola misses with an uppercut. Motts saw that one coming.
A big left from Motts misses.
Motts on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Ahola misses the target. #T4#
Ahola ducks under a wild hook from Motts.
Ahola steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Motts.
Motts throws a shot from downtown. Ahola moves away and avoids it.
Motts throws a hook but Ahola blocks it.
Motts throws a jab when Ahola was well out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahola scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ahola takes a swing at Motts's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Motts on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ahola cracks Motts with a right hand to the side of the head.
Motts's corner calls for a 1-2. Motts obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ahola lands with a good body shot.
Motts uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ahola misses with a straight right.
Motts takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big right from Ahola misses.
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 referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##KD#
Motts lands a big right hand that sends Ahola crashing to the mat! Motts stays standing though and waves Ahola back to his feet!#ROC#Ahola is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Motts looks to land a left hand but Ahola moved out of range nicely.
Ahola fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Motts is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Motts slips a jab from Ahola.
Motts circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Ahola to the canvas! Ahola doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Motts keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregory Motts!
A very excited looking Gregory Motts made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: WVT 107: Simone v Peterson 2
Date: May 26, 2023

#R1#
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.#T1#
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.#CUT#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.#T2#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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. #KD#
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!#SU#
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!#R2#
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.#T1#
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.#CL2#
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. #BC#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
Ahola misses with a body shot #KD#
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. #T4##SU#
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!#R3#
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.#T1#
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.#CUT#That has opened up Jarkko Ahola's cut even more.
Mountain scores with a jab. Ahola acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC#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!#KD#
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?#T2#
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. #T3##SU#
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.#T4#
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.

Event: WVT 102: Okongwu v Ihantala
Date: May 12, 2023

#R1#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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.#CL#
Ahola clinches up against the cage.#T3#
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. #CUT2#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. #T4#
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!#R2#
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.#CL#
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.#T1#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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. #CUT2#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. #T4#
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!#R3#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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. #CL2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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.'.

Event: WVT 91: Torvik v Tchusuk
Date: Apr 14, 2023

#R1#
Ahola misses with a hook
enabling Fisticuffs to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Jarkko Ahola has been cut.
Ahola misses with a hook. Fisticuffs ducked under it nicely.
Fisticuffs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ahola slips a straight right by Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ahola.
Ahola lands a jab to Fisticuffs's midsection.
Fisticuffs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ahola throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ahola throws a series of punches but Fisticuffs avoids them all with ease.
Fisticuffs is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ahola has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ahola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fisticuffs just misses with a punch to the body.
As Fisticuffs tries to get set, Ahola tries to push him back and clinch up but Fisticuffs manages to avoid the attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahola bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fisticuffs's head.
Ahola lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fisticuffs at a distance.
Fisticuffs misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahola. Fisticuffs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fisticuffs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Fisticuffs walks into a jab.
Ahola throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fisticuffs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ahola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good exchange - Ahola coming out on top.
Fisticuffs throws the left hand but Ahola avoids the punch easily.
Ahola avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ahola catches Fisticuffs with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ahola scores with the left hand. Fisticuffs knows he should have avoided that one.
Fisticuffs tries to clinch up.
Fisticuffs tries to clinch but Ahola is having none of it.
Fisticuffs takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Fisticuffs forces Ahola back against the cage and clinches.
Fisticuffs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahola.
Fisticuffs misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Fisticuffs fails to land.
Fisticuffs blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Ahola tries to throw a body punch but Fisticuffs avoids it by throwing Ahola back against the cage.
Ahola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fisticuffs can't find room to land a body shot as Ahola controls the action.
Fisticuffs lands a hook that snaps the head of Ahola backwards.
A short left from Ahola.
Ahola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ahola lands with a right to the head.
Ahola tries a body shot but Fisticuffs blocks it.
Fisticuffs has a couple of punches blocked by Ahola.
A short right from Ahola.
Fisticuffs swings wildly with an uppercut but Ahola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fisticuffs swings wildly with an uppercut but Ahola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fisticuffs lands a hook that snaps the head of Ahola backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Ahola fails to land.
Fisticuffs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aholas head.
Ahola makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Ahola gets through Fisticuffs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Ahola.
Fisticuffs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ahola's elbow.
Fisticuffs swings wildly with an uppercut but Ahola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fisticuffs misses with the head strike.
Fisticuffs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ahola struggles to land a body shot inside as Fisticuffs controls his hands.
Ahola tries to work over Fisticuffs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fisticuffs tries to work over Ahola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fisticuffs has a couple of punches blocked by Ahola.
Fisticuffs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fisticuffs throws a punch but it's blocked by Ahola.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ahola working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ahola lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fisticuffs lands with a right to the head.
Fisticuffs misses with some punches.
Fisticuffs throws a punch but it's blocked by Ahola.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fisticuffs tries a body shot but Ahola blocks it. #T4#
Fisticuffs lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ahola backwards.
Fisticuffs misses with the head strike.
Fisticuffs misses with a punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ahola misses with some punches.
Fisticuffs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ahola backwards.
Fisticuffs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ahola backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs throws a punch but it's blocked by Ahola.
Ahola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ahola takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Ahola.
Fisticuffs looks winded!
Ahola prevents a body shot from Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs has a couple of punches blocked by Ahola.
Ahola pushes Fisticuffs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahola blocking some punches.
Ahola throws a punch but it's blocked by Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs misses with a punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs prevents a body shot from Ahola.
Fisticuffs misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jarkko Ahola will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jarkko Ahola's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ahola scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ahola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ahola works the jab nicely.
Ahola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fisticuffs can do to turn this around?
Ahola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fisticuffs.
Ahola with a hook.
Jarkko Ahola is winning the standup battle so far.
Fisticuffs tries to clinch but Ahola is having none of it.
Ahola slips under a jab from Fisticuffs.
Ahola lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ahola connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ahola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fisticuffs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Fisticuffs.
Ahola lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fisticuffs takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ahola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fisticuffs was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahola.
Fisticuffs walks into a straight right hand from Ahola.#T1#
Fisticuffs is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fisticuffs. Ahola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fisticuffs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ahola keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fisticuffs's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ahola connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fisticuffs scrambles back to his feet.
Fisticuffs throws a shot from downtown. Ahola moves away and avoids it.
Ahola moves away from the strike by Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs throws a looping overhand right but Ahola ducks down to avoid it.
Ahola is looking to counter the offense by Fisticuffs and move into the clinch.
Ahola cracks Fisticuffs with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ahola fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fisticuffs let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ahola cracks Fisticuffs with an open hand slap.
Ahola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fisticuffs manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Ahola.
Ahola lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Good shot there by Ahola.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Fisticuffs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ahola seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Ahola misses the target.
Fisticuffs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ahola has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fisticuffs finds it's way round the side to connect with Ahola's head.
Ahola misses with a wild body shot.
Fisticuffs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ahola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fisticuffs tries to clinch there but Ahola circles away.
Fisticuffs doesn't manage to clinch there - Ahola circles away.
Ahola is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fisticuffs might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ahola misses with a wild body shot.
Ahola looks to land a left hand but Fisticuffs moved out of range nicely.
Fisticuffs looks to land a right hand but Ahola moved out of range.
Ahola ducks under a wild hook from Fisticuffs.
Ahola is looking to counter the offense by Fisticuffs and move into the clinch.
Fisticuffs is looking to clinch. #T3#
Ahola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ahola scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fisticuffs in his tracks.
Ahola lands a nice hook to Fisticuffs's body. Fisticuffs takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ahola misses with an uppercut. Fisticuffs saw that one coming.
Fisticuffs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahola was well out of range. Poor timing from Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Fisticuffs misses.
Ahola tests Fisticuffs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice defenses there by Ahola.
Fisticuffs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ahola swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ahola is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs avoids the body shot from Ahola.
Ahola feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fisticuffss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
Ahola clinches up with Fisticuffs and pushes him back against the cage.
Fisticuffs prevents a body shot from Ahola.
A body shot lands from Ahola.
Ahola blocks a body shot from Fisticuffs. #T4#
Fisticuffs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left hand lands to the body for Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ahola blocking some punches.
Ahola lands with a light punch inside.
Ahola has a couple of punches blocked by Fisticuffs.
Ahola lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fisticuffs misses with the head strike.
Fisticuffs throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Fisticuffs fails to land.
Ahola tries to throw a body punch but Fisticuffs avoids it by throwing Ahola back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fisticuffs.
Ahola lands a shot to the body.
Fisticuffs is breathing heavily.
Ahola blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Ahola.
Ahola lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Ahola.
Ahola scores with a shot to the side of Fisticuffs's head.
Ahola pushes Fisticuffs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Fisticuffs is rocked!
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.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Fisticuffs takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ahola ducks under a wild hook from Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs takes one to the chin there.
Ahola lands a jab to Fisticuffs's midsection.
A slow jab from Ahola misses its intended target.
Ahola lands a jab to the head.
The fighters circling - Ahola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ahola misses with a double jab.
Ahola connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jab, jab by Ahola - just one landing.
Fisticuffs on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ahola connects with a looping right hand.
Fisticuffs is still on wobbly legs! Can Ahola finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fisticuffs looks to land a right hand but Ahola moved out of range.
Fisticuffs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fisticuffs seems to have recovered his senses.
Ahola slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ahola throws a hook but Fisticuffs avoids it easily.
Fisticuffs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Ahola lands with a shot to the body.
Ahola fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fisticuffs on the side of the head.
Ahola digs a good body shot into Fisticuffs's ribs.
Fisticuffs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fisticuffs works Ahola's body with a nice hook.
Fisticuffs gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fisticuffs wants to clinch up but Ahola keeps it at a distance.
Fisticuffs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ahola is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs tries to clinch but Ahola is having none of it.
Ahola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fisticuffs throws out the jab.
Ahola wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ahola misses with a hook.
Fisticuffs misses the jab.
Ahola slips under a jab from Fisticuffs.
Ahola connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ahola lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fisticuffs at a distance.
Torraso Fisticuffs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fisticuffs connects with a jab.
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!
Ahola's corner calls for a 1-2. Ahola obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fisticuffs misses with a looping right.
Ahola throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fisticuffs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ahola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs moves in looking to clinch but Ahola pushes him off.
Jab by Ahola.
Ahola stuns Fisticuffs with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ahola scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fisticuffs doesn't seem bothered though.
Ahola scores with a body shot.
Ahola misses with an uppercut. Fisticuffs saw that one coming.
Fisticuffs throws out a counter right but Ahola avoids it with no problem.
Fisticuffs misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ahola darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fisticuffs misses with a left hand #CL#
and Ahola moves into the clinch.#T3#
Ahola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ahola softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ahola lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Fisticuffs to his knees! Ahola keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jarkko Ahola!
After winning the bout, Jarkko Ahola thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WVT 85: Machado v Torvik
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1#
Thompson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ahola connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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.
Thompson takes one on the button.
Thompson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thompson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ahola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thompson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thompson tries to counter with a takedown but Ahola is quick to defend against it.
Ahola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thompson.
Ahola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thompson moves away.
Ahola looks to score with a jab to the body but Thompson is just out of range.
Ahola fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thompson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thompson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ahola defends it nicely.
Ahola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Ahola keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ahola thuds a left hand into Thompson's body.
Thompson misses with a two punch combination.
A big left from Thompson misses.
A slow jab from Ahola misses its intended target.
Thompson throws a nice looking combination but Ahola bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ahola throws a hook to the side of Thompson's head but Thompson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ahola keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson slips under a jab from Ahola.
Thompson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thompson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jarkko Ahola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thompson misses with a double jab.
Thompson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahola.#T2#
Ahola cracks a nice hook into Thompson's ribs.
Ahola throws a lazy right hand but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ahola loads up on a big right hand but Thompson slips the punch.
Thompson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ahola throws a hook but Thompson avoids it easily.
Thompson tries to counter with a takedown but Ahola is quick to defend against it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahola throws a hook to the side of Thompson's head but Thompson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice body punch from Ahola.
A lazy left from Ahola finds it's target.
Thompson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thompson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ahola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab by Ahola.
Thompson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ahola tries to counter by closing the distance.
Thompson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ahola lands a glancing blow to the side of Thompson's head.
Ahola swings for the body but Thompson moves out of range. #T3#
Ahola ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ahola scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Thompson walks into a straight right hand from Ahola.
Ahola throws a jab but it's blocked by Thompson. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Thompson.
Thompson controls the position.
Ahola struggling a bit here.
Ahola defending against the ground and pound.
Thompson misses with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson lands an elbow.
Thompson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson is working Ahola over with some ground and pound from side control.
The strikes coming from Thompson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Thompson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sloppy strikes there by Thompson.
Thompson misses with the ground and pound.
Thompson lands a few punches from side control.
Thompson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ahola to see if he's OK.
Thompson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ahola defending against the ground and pound.
Ahola regains half guard, as Thompson was trying to land strikes.
Ahola wants to control but Thompson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jarkko Ahola dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ahola looks to throw the jab but Thompson is out of range. #CL2#
Ahola has closed the distance and engaged Thompson in a clinch.
Ahola pushes Thompson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ahola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Thompson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ahola clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Ahola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thompson struggling to land strikes to the head as Ahola covers up.
Ahola is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Thompson off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Thompson misses with an elbow to the head.
Thompson throws a series of strikes and Ahola wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Thompson raining down shots from the mount!
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!
Thompson looking to control but Ahola is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T1#
Thompson thowing shots but they're missing.
Thompson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Thompson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ahola because Thompson loaded up on that one.
Ahola is bucking up trying to escape but Thompson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ahola tries to hold on but Thompson pushes him away.
Thompson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Thompson lands a heavy elbow.
Poor strikes thrown by Thompson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Ahola is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Thompson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ahola? #CUT#It looks like Jarkko Ahola has been cut.
Thompson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Ahola is bucking up trying to escape but Thompson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson breaks from Ahola's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Thompson wants to control the pace but Ahola is squirming around nicely.
Thompson raining down shots from the mount!#ROC#Ahola is rocked!
Thompson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Thompson lands a big shot to the head and Ahola winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ricky Thompson!
Ricky Thompson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Voodoo Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: WVT 79: Surianglek v Corassa 2
Date: Mar 10, 2023

#R1#
Chung wants to clinch up but Ahola keeps it at a distance.
Chung has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chung there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ahola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ahola circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chung keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Chung has closed the distance and engaged Ahola in a clinch.
Ahola scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chung has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ahola is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chung.
Ahola scores with a hook to the body.
Chung is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ahola pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chung can't get the takedown.
Jarkko Ahola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wang Chung.
Chung tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ahola's elbow.
Ahola lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ahola blocking some punches.
Chung is trying to drag Ahola to the mat but Ahola just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A nice left hand lands by Ahola.
A right hook to the body lands for Ahola. #T1#
Ahola lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chung or not.
Chung looks winded!
Ahola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ahola scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chung tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ahola lands a nice uppercut.
Ahola has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ahola pushes Chung back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chung misses with the head strike.
Ahola lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Ahola - that landed with a thud.
Ahola pushes Chung back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ahola makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Ahola.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahola lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#Chung is rocked!
Ahola lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chung's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ahola lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chung is still on wobbly legs! Can Ahola finish him?
Ahola lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ahola creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Chung's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Chung drops to his knees and Ahola pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jarkko Ahola!
Jarkko Ahola thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WVT 70: Karockas v Obilic
Date: Feb 10, 2023

#R1#
Ahola misses with a hook. Mountain ducked under it nicely.
Mountain is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ahola misses with a hook.
Mountain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jarkko Ahola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mountain.
Mountain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahola.
Despite the aggression on Mountain's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ahola tries to close the distance and clinch but Mountain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ahola jabs at Mountain's body.
Mountain throws a hook but Ahola avoids it easily.
Mountain throws the left hand but Ahola avoids the punch easily.
Mountain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mountain moves away.
Ahola has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ahola connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mountain's hands.
Mountain throws a right and a left that Ahola avoids nicely.
Ahola connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Ahola lands a right hook to the body.
Ahola misses with a wild body shot.
Ahola lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mountain closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mountain gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mountain walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ahola misses with a looping left.
Ahola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mountain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big right from Mountain misses.
Mountain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ahola is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mountain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ahola.
Mountain throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ahola swings for the body but Mountain moves out of range.
Mountain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ahola is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T2#
Mountain throws a hook but Ahola avoids it easily.
Mountain walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mountain slips under a jab from Ahola.
A countering left hand to the body from Mountain misses.
Ahola throws a big shot that misses.
Ahola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mountain throws out the jab.
Mountain on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mountain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Ahola misses its intended target.
As Ahola backs off Mountain throws a huge counter combo but Ahola manages to avoid it all.
Ahola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mountain takes a swing at Ahola's ribcage but misses.
Ahola rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mountain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mountain throws a nice looking combination but Ahola bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Mountain cracks a nice hook into Ahola's ribs.
Mountain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mountain looks to land a combination but Ahola avoids it well.
Mountain keeps the fight on the outside.
Ahola scores with the left hand. Mountain knows he should have avoided that one.
Ahola throws a hook but Mountain blocks it.
Mountain is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ahola throws a body shot but no joy.
Mountain doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mountain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mountain moves out of range of the strikes.
Ahola doesn't manage to clinch there - Mountain circles away.
A little jabbing left from Mountain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ahola throws a lazy uppercut
and Mountain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Jarkko Ahola has been cut.
Mountain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahola.#T4#
Mountain defending well as Ahola loads up on a big left hand.
Mountain slips a jab from Ahola.
Nice straight punches there by Ahola. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ahola.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahola. Mountain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ahola defending well as Mountain loads up on a big left hand.
Ahola rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mountain counters with a left to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
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 for the big counter here.
Mountain swings for the body but Ahola moves out of range.
Ahola throws a hook to the side of Mountain's head but Mountain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ahola misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mountain comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Ahola stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Mountain is on him like rabid pit bull! Ahola slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tauski Mountain!
Tauski Mountain decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Highland 211
Date: Nov 27, 2022

#R1#
Dawkins throws a looping overhand right but Ahola ducks down to avoid it.
Ahola misses with a hook.
Dawkins drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ahola defends it well.
Dawkins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ahola's head backwards.
Ahola dips to his left and cracks Dawkins with an uppercut!
Ahola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the liver by Ahola. Beautiful body shot.
Ahola throws a shot from downtown. Dawkins moves away and avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Dawkins misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ahola.
Dawkins slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dawkins feints the counter takedown.
Ahola lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dawkins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ahola misses with a body shot.
Ahola comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Dawkins shoots in for a takedown but Ahola shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dawkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ahola throws a jab but it's blocked by Dawkins.
Dawkins avoids the body shot from Ahola.
Ahola feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dawkinss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dawkins looks to land a left hand but Ahola moved out of range nicely.
Ahola rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Dawkins counters with a single leg into guard. Ahola didn't expect that.
Dawkins trying to control but Ahola is working from the bottom.
Dawkins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dawkins trying to control but Ahola is working from the bottom.
Dawkins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ahola works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Dawkins throws a big right hand that misses.
Dawkins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dawkins throws a big right hand that misses.
Dawkins throwing strikes but missing.
Ahola keeping moving, preventing Dawkins from controlling successfully.
Dawkins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dawkins scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dawkins postures up in Ahola's guard and throws a big left but Ahola blocks it.
Ahola 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.
Ahola utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jarkko Ahola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahola lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T3#
Dawkins loads up on a big right hand but Ahola slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Ahola.
Ahola lands a jab to Dawkins's midsection.
Ahola lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab from Dawkins misses.
Ahola throws a hook but Dawkins avoids it easily.
Ahola misses with a wild body shot.
Dawkins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dawkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ahola throws a body punch but Dawkins moves out of range.
Dawkins tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ahola connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dawkins. Dawkins circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dawkins misses with a straight right. #T4#
Ahola connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ahola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dawkins feints the counter takedown.
Ahola ducks right into an uppercut from Dawkins.
Dawkins throws a jab when Ahola was well out of range.
Ahola just misses with a punch to the body.
Dawkins walks into a stiff left hand from Ahola.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahola lands a glancing blow to the side of Dawkins's head.
Dawkins takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ahola stuns Dawkins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ahola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dawkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahola.
Dawkins drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ahola defends it well.
Dawkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dawkins just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jarkko Ahola dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Ahola misses with a wild body shot.
Dawkins is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ahola just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahola throws a hook but Dawkins avoids it easily.
Dawkins drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ahola defends it well.
Dawkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dawkins is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ahola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dawkins moves away.
Dawkins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dawkins on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahola lands the left hand.
Dawkins has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dawkins there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Ahola has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A left lands for Ahola.
Ahola misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Ahola throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahola takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ahola lands a right hook to the body.
Dawkins gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ahola lands a right hook to the body.
Ahola throws a body shot but no joy.
Dawkins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dawkins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dawkins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dawkins might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ahola jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T2#
Ahola jabs Dawkins right on the nose. Dawkins blinks but takes it well.
Ahola is looking to clinch.
Ahola lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahola with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ahola cracks a nice hook into Dawkins's ribs.
Dawkins slips a jab from Ahola.
Jarkko Ahola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahola with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ahola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ahola scores with a jab to the body.
Ahola fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ahola scores with a jab.#T3#
Ahola wants to clinch.
Dawkins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good shot there by Ahola.
Dawkins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dawkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ahola paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dawkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dawkins misses with a hook. Ahola ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Dawkins connects with the punch.
Ahola scores with a hook.
Ahola ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dawkins looks for a takedown but Ahola sprawls well.
Ahola looks to land a right hand but Dawkins moved out of range.
Dawkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ahola paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dawkins defending well as Ahola loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Dawkins.
Ahola throws a hook to the side of Dawkins's head but Dawkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ahola throws a body shot but no joy.
Dawkins tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jarkko Ahola dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ahola lands a jab.
Dawkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahola.
Ahola looks to land a right hand but Dawkins moved out of range.
Dawkins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ahola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ahola paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ahola misses with a looping right.
Ahola lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahola misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Dawkins counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ahola!
Dawkins is trying to ground and pound but Ahola uses the momentary lack of control by Dawkins to regain half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dawkins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ahola does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dawkins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Dawkins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ahola keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dawkins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dawkins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dawkins wants to control but Ahola is keeping him busy.
Ahola avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dawkins.
Dawkins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ahola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dawkins can do to turn this around?
Dawkins looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dawkins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ahola taking some punishment here, with Dawkins in his half guard.
Ahola blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dawkins.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dawkins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dawkins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ahola's head.
DeeJay Dawkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dawkins thows a huge punch but Ahola dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dawkins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dawkins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ahola defending well though.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ahola on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dawkins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ahola's head.
Dawkins throwing shots but Ahola is blocking nicely.
Ahola has hold of Dawkins's hands but Dawkins slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ahola trying to hold on to Dawkins's head to control him but Dawkins postures up.
DeeJay Dawkins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ahola avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dawkins. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Dawkins rushes Ahola and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dawkins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ahola avoids it.#T3#
Good body shot from Ahola.
Dawkins has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dawkins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ahola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dawkins's elbow.
Dawkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dawkins lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Ahola.
Ahola is pressed up against the cage. Dawkins has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ahola down to the mat. Ahola avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ahola sizes up Dawkins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ahola lands a jab.
Dawkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jarkko Ahola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A shot to the liver by Ahola. Beautiful body shot.
Ahola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dawkins drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ahola defends it well.#T4#
Ahola keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Good shot there by Ahola.
Dawkins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dawkins swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Ahola counters by moving into the clinch.
Dawkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dawkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dawkins misses with some punches.
Dawkins 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.
Dawkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jarkko Ahola.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ahola, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarkko Ahola!
An out of breath Jarkko Ahola thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Highland 196
Date: Oct 02, 2022

#R1#
Ahola getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ahola darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ahola scores with a body shot.
Ahola closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#It looks like Jarkko Ahola has been cut.
A big left from Ahola misses.
A jab from Ahola finds it's way through Frank's defenses.
Frank fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Frank sets himself, and Ahola steps forward looking for the clinch! Frank avoids it this time.
Ahola throws a looping overhand right but Frank ducks down to avoid it.
Ahola misses with a hook. Frank ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahola looks to land a right hand but Frank moved out of range.
A jab from Ahola misses.
Ahola misses with a body shot. #T1#
Nice straight punches there by Ahola. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ahola.
Jarkko Ahola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahola swings for the body but Frank moves out of range.
Frank tries to counter by clinching up but Ahola breaks away and moves out of range.
Frank displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ahola throws out the jab.
Frank takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Frank shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ahola but Ahola pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Frank shoots in looking for a takedown. Ahola tries to sprawl out of it but Frank keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ahola manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Everest Frank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ahola throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahola missing with a left hand there. Frank was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ahola lands with an overhand left.#T2#
Ahola lands a jab.
Frank drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ahola cracks a nice hook into Frank's ribs.
Ahola stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ahola misses with a right hand
letting Frank counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frank was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahola.
It looked like Frank wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ahola scores with a punch to the head.
Frank blocks a jab.
Ahola doesn't manage to clinch there - Frank circles away.
Ahola is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Frank had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Ahola connects with a body shot.
Ahola has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ahola fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Ahola tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Frank paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ahola takes a swing at Frank's ribcage but misses.
Ahola lands a really nice looking cross but Frank seems unphased.
Ahola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ahola sizes up Frank with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Frank misses the shot to the body.
Ahola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frank bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ahola connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ahola cracks Frank with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sloppy strikes from Ahola. Those never looked like landing.
Frank tries to counter by clinching up but Ahola breaks away and moves out of range.#T4#
Frank on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ahola scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahola. Frank does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frank tries to counter by clinching up but Ahola breaks away and moves out of range.
Ahola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Frank was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ahola throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Frank stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahola scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Frank takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Frank shoots in but no luck this time.
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.
Frank closes the distance and clinches up with Ahola, looking for a takedown. Frank pushes Ahola against the cage but Ahola circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ahola scores with a hook to the body. Frank takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jarkko Ahola dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jarkko Ahola's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Ahola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Frank on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ahola changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Frank tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahola was well out of range. Poor timing from Frank.
Ahola tries to counter with a clinch but Frank shakes him off and moves away.
Frank keeps the fight on the outside.
Frank was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ahola works the jab nicely.
Nice body punch from Ahola.
Ahola thuds his right hand into Frank's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice shot lands for Ahola.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahola with a nice cross.
Ahola throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Frank stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ahola fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ahola. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Ahola lands with a straight right. Frank didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Ahola looks to score with a jab to the body but Frank is just out of range.
Ahola misses with a straight right.
Frank tries to counter by clinching up but Ahola breaks away and moves out of range.
Frank blocks a jab.
Frank is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Frank looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD#
Frank shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Frank was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Frank has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Frank throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Frank fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Frank wants to control but Ahola is keeping him busy.
Frank has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Frank advances to mount. #T2#
Frank landing strikes, looking to finish!
Frank sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Frank throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Ahola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frank scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Frank working the ground and pound effectively.
Frank punching from mount but Ahola doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Frank looking to control but Ahola is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Frank landing shots from mount. #T3#
Frank connects with a bit shot that sees Ahola covering up! More strikes from Frank and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Frank is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Everest Frank!
Everest Frank thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Highland 189
Date: Sep 09, 2022

#R1#
Ahola defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ryan.
Ahola with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ahola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ryan fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Ahola moves into the clinch.
Ryan can't get the takedown.
Ryan has Ahola pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ahola manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caleb Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ahola lands with a light punch inside. #CUT2#It looks like Caleb Ryan has been cut.
Ryan blocking some punches.
Ahola gets underhooks to prevent Ryan's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahola tries to throw a body punch but Ryan avoids it by throwing Ahola back against the cage.
Ahola presses Ryan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ahola throws a punch but it's blocked by Ryan.
Ahola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ahola lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ryan backwards. #T1#
Ryan blocking some punches.
Ahola digs a right hand underneath Ryan's ribcage. Ryan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ryan is breathing heavily.
Ahola misses with some punches.
Ahola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ahola lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Ahola.
A nice left hand lands by Ahola.
Ahola lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ahola lands a big right hand that drops Ryan! The killer instinct kicks in and Ahola finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Ahola!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jarkko Ahola!
A victorious Jarkko Ahola thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Highland 185
Date: Aug 19, 2022

#R1#
Ahola scores with a jab.
Ahola throws a jab but it's blocked by Sparr.
Ahola walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ahola scores with a jab. Sparr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ahola throws a jab but it's blocked by Sparr.
Sparr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sparr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ahola lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sparr at a distance.
Ahola scores with a nice strike.
Ahola moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice defenses there by Sparr.
Sparr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahola.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sparr.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahola feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sparrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Ahola finds it's way through Sparr's defenses.
Roger Sparr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Ahola.
Sparr throws a nice looking combination but Ahola bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Sparr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ahola as he avoids it easily.
Sparr moves forwards but Ahola connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Sparr gets tackled into the cage by Ahola. Ahola maintains the clinch.
Sparr's coach down at LAFC Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sparr's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ahola scores with a shot to the side of Sparr's head.
Ahola lands a body punch.
Ahola lands an uppercut.
Ahola throws a head punch that misses.
Ahola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ahola lands a hook that snaps the head of Sparr backwards.
Sparr is trying to break the clinch but Ahola has him pressed against the cage.
Ahola lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#Sparr is rocked!
Ahola lands with a left to the head.
Sparr is still on wobbly legs! Can Ahola finish him?
Ahola dips a shoulder and cracks Sparr with a mighty uppercut! Sparr falls back against the cage and Ahola unloads with a barrage of strikes! Sparr is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Ahola screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). 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.

Event: Highland 171
Date: Jul 01, 2022

#R1#
Ahola throws a body punch but Fedetenko moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Fedetenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jarkko Ahola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fedetenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahola was well out of range. Poor timing from Fedetenko.
Ahola tries to counter with a clinch but Fedetenko shakes him off and moves away.
The fighters circling - Ahola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ahola ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ahola throws a shot to the body.
Fedetenko cracks Ahola with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#It looks like Jarkko Ahola has been cut.
Fedetenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahola.
Ahola misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Fedetenko misses the target.
Fedetenko moves in looking to clinch but Ahola pushes him off.
A jab from Fedetenko misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahola ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ahola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Fedetenko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ahola missing with a left hand there. Fedetenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fedetenko lands a nice hook to Ahola's body. Ahola takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fedetenko misses with a straight right. #T1#
Fedetenko needs to keep his hands up - Ahola had a free shot at his head there.
Fedetenko catches Ahola with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fedetenko throws a jab when Ahola was well out of range.
Fedetenko tries to clinch up.
Fedetenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ahola misses with an uppercut. Fedetenko saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Fedetenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fedetenko tries to clinch but Ahola is having none of it.
Fedetenko tries to clinch up.
Fedetenko throws a jab when Ahola was well out of range.
Fedetenko lands a right hook to the body.
Ahola lands with a nice body punch.
A big right from Fedetenko misses.
Fedetenko misses with an uppercut. Ahola saw that one coming.
Fedetenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Ahola misses with a double jab
and Fedetenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fedetenko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ahola's head backwards.
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 shot to the body.
Ahola lands with a nice body punch.
Fedetenko throws a shot from downtown. Ahola moves away and avoids it.
Ahola is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Fedetenko walks into a stiff left hand from Ahola.
Ahola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fedetenko manages to avoid it.
Fedetenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ahola throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Fedetenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fedetenko throws a looping overhand right but Ahola ducks down to avoid it.
Ahola throws an off balance right hand
and Fedetenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ahola misses with an uppercut. Fedetenko saw that one coming.
Fedetenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ahola throws a body punch but Fedetenko moves out of range. #T3#
Fedetenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahola.
Ahola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fedetenko.
Ahola lands with a good body shot.
Fedetenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahola wants to counter with a clinch but Fedetenko pushes him away.
Fedetenko ducks under a wild hook from Ahola.
Ahola throws a right hand that misses
and Fedetenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Ahola dips to his left and cracks Fedetenko with an uppercut!
Ahola looks to land a combination but Fedetenko avoids it well.
The fighters circling - Ahola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fedetenko avoids the body shot from Ahola.
An attempted straight right counter from Fedetenko misses the target.
Fedetenko lands a jab to the head.
Ahola lands a lovely overhand right.
Ahola avoids the body shot from Fedetenko. #T4#
Fedetenko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Fedetenko instigates a clinch.
Ahola blocks a body shot from Fedetenko.
Ahola has a couple of punches blocked by Fedetenko.
Fedetenko tries to throw a body punch but Ahola avoids it by throwing Fedetenko back against the cage.
Fedetenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ahola digs a right hand underneath Fedetenko's ribcage. Fedetenko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fedetenko can't find room to land a body shot as Ahola controls the action.
Fedetenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Ahola controls his hands.
Fedetenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ahola backwards.
Fedetenko misses with some punches.
Fedetenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aholas head.
Fedetenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ahola's elbow.
Ahola blocks an uppercut.
Ahola swings wildly with an uppercut but Fedetenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahola lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ahola lands with a light punch inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Vladamir Fedetenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jarkko Ahola's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Ahola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fedetenko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fedetenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ahola in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Ahola ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fedetenko walks into a stiff left hand from Ahola.
Ahola just misses with a punch to the body.
Fedetenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Ahola circles away.
Ahola comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fedetenko throws out a loose jab but Ahola uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahola lands with a hook. Fedetenko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fedetenko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A slow jab from Fedetenko misses its intended target.
Ahola takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jarkko Ahola seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Ahola lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ahola lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fedetenko at a distance.
Ahola defending well as Fedetenko loads up on a big left hand.
Ahola wants to counter with a clinch but Fedetenko pushes him away.
Ahola scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ahola misses with a hook.
Ahola works Fedetenko's body with a nice hook.
Ahola misses with a hook. Fedetenko ducked under it nicely.
Fedetenko lands a nice shot that snaps Ahola's head back.
Fedetenko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ahola's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fedetenko under the eye.
Fedetenko ducks under a wild hook from Ahola.
Fedetenko is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fedetenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahola.
Ahola scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahola fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ahola lands a body shot.
A big left from Fedetenko misses.
Ahola is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT#That has opened up Jarkko Ahola's cut even more.
Fedetenko moves away from the strike by Ahola.
Ahola changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahola. Fedetenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ahola scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ahola throws a hook but Fedetenko avoids it easily.
Ahola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fedetenko.
Ahola tries to counter by closing the distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fedetenko. Ahola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ahola throws a poor cross that misses
and Fedetenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Fedetenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ahola wants to counter with a clinch but Fedetenko pushes him away.#T3#
Fedetenko looks to land a right hand but Ahola moved out of range.
Ahola misses with a body shot.
Fedetenko misses with a straight right.
Fedetenko ducks under a wild hook from Ahola.
Fedetenko tries to clinch there but Ahola circles away.
Ahola swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ahola has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Fedetenko misses with a straight right.
Ahola misses with a looping left.
Ahola swats away the attempt to clinch by Fedetenko.
Ahola lands with a hook. Fedetenko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
Ahola connects with a body shot.
Ahola scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fedetenko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ahola connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fedetenko scrambles back to his feet.
Ahola throws a jab but it's blocked by Fedetenko.
Fedetenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Fedetenko closes the distance and pushes Ahola back into the cage.
Fedetenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahola misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Fedetenko fails to land.
Fedetenko lands a left hand.
Ahola lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Fedetenko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fedetenko lands a right hand.
Ahola lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Fedetenko fails to land.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fedetenko pushes Ahola back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ahola is breathing heavily.
Ahola blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fedetenko.
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 the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Ahola looks to land a left hand but Fedetenko moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Fedetenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fedetenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ahola.
Ahola tries to counter with a clinch but Fedetenko shakes him off and moves away.
Fedetenko misses with a straight left.
Fedetenko misses with a wild body shot.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ahola. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A big right from Fedetenko misses.
Fedetenko throws a hook but Ahola blocks it.
Fedetenko moves forwards but Ahola connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fedetenko slips a straight right by Ahola.
Fedetenko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedetenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahola.
Fedetenko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
Fedetenko closes the distance and clinches.
Fedetenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Fedetenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fedetenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Ahola.
Ahola lands a shoulder strike.
Fedetenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fedetenko lands with a right to the head.
Ahola blocking some punches.
Ahola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vladamir Fedetenko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fedetenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fedetenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fedetenko misses with the head strike.
Ahola blocks an elbow strike.
Fedetenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fedetenko works on Ahola's body with a couple of short punches.
Ahola takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fedetenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ahola backwards.
Ahola misses with a body punch.
Fedetenko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Fedetenko - that landed with a thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Fedetenko.
A short body shot lands from Fedetenko as the two fighters clinch. #T2#
Ahola prevents a body shot from Fedetenko.
Fedetenko scores with a shot to the side of Ahola's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Fedetenko.
Fedetenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ahola.
A short left from Fedetenko.
Fedetenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ahola backwards.
A short left from Fedetenko.
Fedetenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fedetenko lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Fedetenko.
A short right from Fedetenko.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fedetenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fedetenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aholas head.
Still in the clinch, Fedetenko scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#Ahola is rocked!
Fedetenko misses with a body punch.
Ahola is still on wobbly legs! Can Fedetenko finish him?
Fedetenko lands a body shot.
Ahola seems to have recovered his senses.
Fedetenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fedetenko.
Ahola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Fedetenko scores with a hook to the body.
Fedetenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fedetenko lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fedetenko.
Fedetenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fedetenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Fedetenko - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from Fedetenko.
A right hook to the body lands for Fedetenko.
Fedetenko tries to work over Ahola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Fedetenko.
Fedetenko lands a shot to the body.
Fedetenko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Still in the clinch, Fedetenko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fedetenko gets through Ahola's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fedetenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Fedetenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Ahola backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fedetenko throws a knee to the head but misses. #T4#
Ahola tries to work over Fedetenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ahola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fedetenko pushes Ahola against the cage. Fedetenko is working some dirty boxing. Fedetenko pushes off with a quick right hook! Ahola goes down! Ahola tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Fedetenko moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladamir Fedetenko!
After winning the bout, Vladamir Fedetenko thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CDFC 34:Ahola vs Routure
Date: Apr 08, 2022

#R1#
A big left from Routure misses.
Ahola blocks a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ahola.
Routure has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Routure there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ahola looks to score with a jab to the body but Routure is just out of range.
Routure rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ahola moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Routure looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Candy Routure seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Routure swings for the body but Ahola moves out of range.
A slow jab from Ahola misses its intended target.
We've been told by Ahola's head coaches at Tappelukerho that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ahola takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT2#It looks like Jarkko Ahola has been cut.
Ahola scores with a sloppy right hand. Routure should have avoided that one.
Routure is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ahola throws a hook to the side of Routure's head but Routure sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ahola looks to score with a jab to the body but Routure is just out of range.
A shot to the liver by Routure. Beautiful body shot.
Ahola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Routure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Routure gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ahola.
Routure slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Routure moves into range and clinches up with Ahola.#T1#
Ahola misses with a punch to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch on the inside from Routure fails to land.
Ahola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Ahola.
Routure blocks an uppercut.
Routure struggles to land a body shot inside as Ahola controls his hands.
Ahola tries a body shot but Routure blocks it.
Ahola blocks an uppercut.
Ahola can't find room to land a body shot as Routure controls the action.
Ahola lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ahola pushes Routure back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Routure blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahola.
Ahola has a couple of punches blocked by Routure.
Routure takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Ahola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Routure lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ahola backwards.
Ahola has a couple of punches blocked by Routure.
Routure blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ahola throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Routures head.
Routure prevents a body shot from Ahola.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahola lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ahola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Routure lands with a light punch inside.
Ahola lands a body punch.
Ahola misses with the head strike.
Ahola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ahola misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Routure.
Ahola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ahola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Routure misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ahola fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Routure fails to land.
Ahola blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Routure misses with the head strike.
Routure misses with some punches.
Ahola lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Routure backwards.
Ahola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ahola lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Routure misses with a punch on the inside.
Ahola lands a shoulder strike.
Routure tries to throw a body punch but Ahola avoids it by throwing Routure back against the cage.
Ahola struggles to land a body shot inside as Routure controls his hands.
Ahola tries to throw a body punch but Routure avoids it by throwing Ahola back against the cage.
Routure lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ahola backwards.
Routure lands with a light punch inside.
Ahola throws a punch but it's blocked by Routure.
A short left from Ahola.
Ahola works on Routure's body with a couple of short punches.
Routure looks winded!
Ahola lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Routure tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ahola lands a shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Ahola.
Routure misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Ahola lands a nice uppercut.
Ahola lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ahola lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Ahola.
A hook to the body from Ahola.
Ahola lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Routure.
Ahola lands a body shot.
Ahola throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Routures head.
Ahola lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Routure backwards.
Ahola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ahola makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ahola is leaning against Routure and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ahola softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ahola lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Routure backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahola digs a right hand underneath Routure's ribcage. Routure let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ahola blocking some punches.
Ahola lands a shoulder strike.
Ahola scores with a shot to the side of Routure's head.
A short left from Ahola.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jarkko Ahola dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jarkko Ahola's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Nice body punch from Ahola.
Routure circles away from the clinch attempt.
Routure misses with a looping left.
Ahola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Routure takes one on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ahola, as that shot connected.
Ahola lands with a shot to the body.
Ahola cracks Routure with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ahola jabs at Routure's body.
Routure swings for the body but Ahola moves out of range.
Routure with a hook.
Ahola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Routure can do to turn this around?
Ahola dips to his left and cracks Routure with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahola jabs at Routure's body.
Ahola tests Routure's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Routure tries to move into range but Ahola moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ahola scores with a jab. Routure acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Routure tries to clinch there but Ahola circles away.
Routure is breathing heavily.#T1#
Ahola lands a nice hook to Routure's body. Routure takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ahola lands with a right hand.
Routure comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ahola lands a jab to the head.
Routure takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Routure displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ahola throws out the jab.
Ahola scores with a jab to the body.
Ahola throws a series of punches but Routure avoids them all with ease.
Ahola lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Routure misses the jab.
Ahola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Routure.
Routure wants to counter the offense by Ahola and move into the clinch position.
Ahola connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Routure's hands.
Routure walks into a jab.
Jarkko Ahola is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Ahola lands the left hand.
Ahola lands a nice shot to the body.
Ahola digs a good body shot into Routure's ribs.#T2#
Routure takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ahola scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Routure wants to clinch up but Ahola keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Ahola gets tackled into the cage by Routure. Routure maintains the clinch.
Ahola lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Ahola.
Ahola lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Ahola as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ahola.
Ahola working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ahola lands a body punch.
Ahola lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Routure backwards.
Routure's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Ahola fails to land.
Routure fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ahola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Routure swings wildly with an uppercut but Ahola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahola blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Ahola lands a right hand.
Routure misses with a punch on the inside.
Routure blocking some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ahola misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Ahola.
Routure misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ahola working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ahola works on Routure's body with a couple of short punches.
Ahola struggles to land a body shot inside as Routure controls his hands.
Ahola lands a body punch.
Ahola lands a nice uppercut.
Ahola has a couple of punches blocked by Routure.
Ahola lands a nice uppercut.
Ahola misses with a punch on the inside.
Ahola tries to throw a body punch but Routure avoids it by throwing Ahola back against the cage.
Routure takes a shot to the head.
Ahola creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Routure with a big uppercut! Routure tries to clinch up but Ahola pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Routure to the mat! Routure covers up and Ahola unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jarkko Ahola!
Jarkko Ahola retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Jarkko Ahola thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CDFC 28:Tsabalala vs Ahola
Date: Mar 05, 2022

#R1#
Tshabalala throws a leg kick that misses.
Ahola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tshabalala missing with a left hand there. Ahola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ahola rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tshabalala counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Jarkko Ahola has been cut.
Ahola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tshabalala.
Tshabalala throwing a counter right hand but Ahola manages to avoid it.
Ahola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tshabalala.
Ahola jabs at Tshabalala's body.
Ahola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tshabalala moves away.
Tshabalala looks to land a right hand but Ahola moved out of range.
Ahola misses with a left hand
and Tshabalala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahola scores with a nice strike.
Ahola throws an overhand right that lands on Tshabalala's shoulder, as Tshabalala tries to avoid the shot.
Ahola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tshabalala.
Ahola lands with a shot to the body.
Tshabalala swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Ahola counters by moving into the clinch. #T1##BC#
Tshabalala escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ahola misses with a shot to the body
and Tshabalala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tshabalala misses with an uppercut.
Ahola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tshabalala was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahola.
It looked like Tshabalala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jarkko Ahola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Ahola. Beautiful body shot.
Tshabalala throws a looping overhand right but Ahola ducks down to avoid it.
Tshabalala connects with a looping right hand.
Ahola defending well as Tshabalala loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Tshabalala misses.
Ahola lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tshabalala is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Ahola lands a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahola. Tshabalala does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by Ahola. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahola avoids the body shot from Tshabalala.
Ahola wants to counter the offense by Tshabalala and move into the clinch position.
Tshabalala looks to throw the jab but Ahola is out of range.
A slow jab from Ahola misses its intended target.
Tshabalala takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jab, jab by Ahola - just one landing.
Ahola bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tshabalala's head.
Ahola has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tshabalala walks into a stiff left hand from Ahola.
Tshabalala misses the shot to the body.
Tshabalala takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tshabalala is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ahola throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tshabalala slips under a jab.
Tshabalala swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ahola misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Tshabalala misses.
Ahola lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Ahola scores with a jab to the head.
Tshabalala missing with a left hand there. Ahola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ahola thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Tshabalala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ahola lands a nice looking body shot.
Ahola throws out a loose jab but Tshabalala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tshabalala lands a nice looking body shot.
Jab by Ahola.
Tshabalala misses with a low kick.
Ahola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ahola jabs Tshabalala right on the nose. Tshabalala blinks but takes it well.#CL2#
Ahola forces Tshabalala back against the cage and clinches.
Ahola misses with a punch to the body.
Ahola lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Ahola swings wildly with an uppercut but Tshabalala uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Tshabalala's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good shot there by Ahola.
Ahola swings for the body but Tshabalala moves out of range.
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.
A big left from Ahola misses.
Ahola avoids a kick to the body.
Ahola has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tshabalala finds it's way round the side to connect with Ahola's head. #CL2#
Ahola moves into range and clinches up with Tshabalala.
Tshabalala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ahola softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tshabalala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ahola tries a body shot but Tshabalala blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Ahola.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tshabalala throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jarkko Ahola dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jarkko Ahola's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ahola connects with a crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Ahola.
Tshabalala walks into a left hand.
Ahola's corner calls for a 1-2. Ahola obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tshabalala walks into a straight right hand from Ahola.
Ahola misses with a hook. Tshabalala ducked under it nicely.
Ahola scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tshabalala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ahola throws out the jab.
Ahola throws a hook to the side of Tshabalala's head but Tshabalala sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ahola showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tshabalala.
Ahola scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Tshabalala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahola manages to avoid it.
Tshabalala takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ahola bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tshabalala's head backwards.
Tshabalala throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ahola wants to counter with a clinch but Tshabalala pushes him away.
Jarkko Ahola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ahola throws a hook but Tshabalala blocks it.
Ahola fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tshabalala throws a looping overhand right but Ahola ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Tshabalala misses.
Ahola with a jab.
Tshabalala throws a hook but Ahola avoids it easily.
Ahola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ahola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Ahola scores with a punch to the head.
Ahola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ahola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ahola tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tshabalala takes a swing at Ahola's ribcage but misses.
Ahola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tshabalala moves out of range of the strikes.
Tshabalala is looking to counter punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tshabalala avoids the body shot from Ahola.
Ahola fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ahola bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tshabalala's head.
Ahola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tshabalala's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ahola connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tshabalala scrambles back to his feet.
Ahola rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tshabalala counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tshabalala looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A slow jab from Ahola misses its intended target.
Tshabalala looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahola is just out of range.#T3#
Tshabalala gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ahola.
Ahola connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ahola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tshabalala.
Ahola swings widly with a right hand
and Tshabalala counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A jab from Tshabalala misses.
Ahola walks into a jab.
Tshabalala digs a good hook to Ahola's body.
Ahola misses with a wild body shot.
Tshabalala moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ahola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tshabalala manages to avoid it.
Tshabalala jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ahola misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Tshabalala waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ahola.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahola. Tshabalala does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by Ahola. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahola throws a jab when Tshabalala was well out of range.
Tshabalala throws the left hand but Ahola avoids the punch easily.
Tshabalala looks to land a left hand but Ahola moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Ahola misses its intended target.
Tshabalala throws out a loose jab but Ahola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tshabalala sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tshabalala misses with the combination.
Nice uppercut there from Ahola.
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 the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Tshabalala with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ahola to score with a decent uppercut.
Ahola looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ahola thuds his right hand into Tshabalala's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ahola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tshabalala manages to avoid it.
Ahola lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tshabalala at a distance.
Tshabalala takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ahola scores with a nice right hand.
Ahola lands with a nice body punch.
Tshabalala misses with a wild body shot.
Tshabalala sets himself, and Ahola steps forward looking for the clinch! Tshabalala avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Ahola misses.
It looked like Tshabalala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ahola lands a nice hook to Tshabalala's body. Tshabalala takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tshabalala scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tshabalala swings for the body but Ahola moves out of range. #T1#
Tshabalala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahola was well out of range. Poor timing from Tshabalala.
Tshabalala misses with a looping right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ahola.
Tshabalala takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ahola cracks Tshabalala with a good jab.
Ahola scores with a hook to the body. Tshabalala takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tshabalala jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ahola cracks Tshabalala with a good jab.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tshabalala scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ahola. #BC#
Tshabalala's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tshabalala walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tshabalala takes one to the side of the head.
Tshabalala is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ahola.
Ahola throws a body shot but no joy.
Tshabalala is looking to counter punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ahola.
Tshabalala throws a lazy right hand but Ahola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ahola jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL2#
Ahola clinches with his opponent.
Tshabalala blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tshabalala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tshabalala lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tshabalala is trying to break the clinch but Ahola has him pressed against the cage.
Tshabalala softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ahola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tshabalala is trying to push Ahola away but Ahola has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ahola lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Tshabalala tries to circle away but Ahola has him pinned against the cage.
Tshabalala is trying to force a seperation but Ahola has the dominant position.
Tshabalala blocks an uppercut.
Ahola has Tshabalala pressed against the cage, preventing Tshabalala from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ahola misses with a punch to the body.
Ahola scores with a shot to the side of Tshabalala's head.
Ahola misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ahola.
Tshabalala working hard to break the clinch.
Ahola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ahola lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ahola lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ahola scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ahola.
Ahola scores with a shot to the side of Tshabalala's head.
Ahola lands a body punch.
Ahola stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ahola throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tshabalalas head. #T4#
Ahola lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahola lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ahola lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ahola softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ahola lands a nice shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Ahola as the two fighters clinch.
Ahola lands a shot to the body.
Ahola makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Ahola scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Ahola.
A short right from Ahola.
Ahola lands with a light punch inside.
Ahola lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Ahola on the inside. #ROC2#Tshabalala is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahola lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Tshabalala is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ahola lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ahola lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tshabalala backwards.
A body shot lands from Ahola.
Ahola digs a right hand underneath Tshabalala's ribcage. Tshabalala let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ahola lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jarkko Ahola really dominated that 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!#R4#
Ahola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tshabalala seems to have got his legs back now.
Good standup being displayed there by Ahola as he connects with a hook.
Ahola loads up on a big right hand but Tshabalala slips the punch.
Ahola throws a shot from downtown. Tshabalala moves away and avoids it.
Ahola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tshabalala sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Tshabalala misses the target.
Ahola throws a hook but Tshabalala avoids it easily.
Tshabalala drops his hands momentarily and Ahola takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ahola lands a two punch combo.
Ahola thuds a left hand into Tshabalala's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tshabalala walks into a stiff left hand from Ahola.
Ahola connects with the punch.
Ahola misses with an uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Tshabalala as he connects with a hook.#T1#
A left lands for Ahola.
Tshabalala takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tshabalala drops his hands momentarily and Ahola takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ahola scores with a body shot.
Ahola throws out a loose jab but Tshabalala uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Ahola lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tshabalala doesn't seem phased though.
Ahola avoids the body shot from Tshabalala.
Tshabalala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahola.
Tshabalala misses with a hook.
Ahola's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tshabalala under the eye.
Ahola takes a swing at Tshabalala's ribcage but misses.
Tshabalala jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Tshabalala cracks Ahola with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tshabalala thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice jab there from Ahola.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tshabalala.
It looked like Tshabalala was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ahola.
Ahola throws a shot to the body.
Ahola cracks Tshabalala with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tshabalala shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ahola misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Tshabalala tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tshabalala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tshabalala closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tshabalala catches Ahola with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
Tshabalala on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tshabalala moves away from the strike by Ahola.
Tshabalala gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL2#
Ahola gets a clinch.
Tshabalala pushes Ahola back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Tshabalala escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tshabalala is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ahola.
A swing and a miss from Tshabalala.
Tshabalala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahola lands a slapping body shot.
Ahola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tshabalala.
Ahola lands a jab to the head. #T4#
Tshabalala wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Ahola misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Tshabalala misses its target.
Jab from Ahola.
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!
Ahola jabs Tshabalala to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tshabalala misses the jab.
Ahola throws a lazy right hand but Tshabalala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ahola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tshabalala.
Tshabalala sets himself, and Ahola steps forward looking for the clinch! Tshabalala avoids it this time.
Ahola jabs Tshabalala right on the nose. Tshabalala blinks but takes it well.
Tshabalala lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tshabalala connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ahola. Ahola circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahola. Tshabalala does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jarkko Ahola dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jarkko Ahola's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Tshabalala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tshabalala throws the left hand but Ahola avoids the punch easily.
Tshabalala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahola.
Ahola digs a good hook to Tshabalala's body.
Ahola misses the jab.
Nice cross by Tshabalala.
Good shot there by Ahola.
Tshabalala blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tshabalala getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tshabalala just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahola scores with a body shot.
Jab from Ahola.#T1#
Ahola moves out of range as Tshabalala strikes.
Ahola misses with a looping left.
A counter left hand to the body from Tshabalala misses its target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ahola darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tshabalala lands with a nice body punch.
Ahola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tshabalala.
Ahola paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tshabalala takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ahola checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ahola tries to counter with a clinch but Tshabalala shakes him off and moves away.
Ahola avoids the body shot from Tshabalala.
Tshabalala's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ahola connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tshabalala scrambles back to his feet.
Ahola jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ahola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tshabalala.
Ahola wants to counter the offense by Tshabalala and move into the clinch position.
Tenacity Tshabalala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tshabalala takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ahola scores with a jab. Tshabalala acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahola wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tshabalala with a nice cross.
Tshabalala misses with a hook.
Ahola tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tshabalala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tshabalala. Ahola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tshabalala throws the left hand but Ahola avoids the punch easily.
Tshabalala walks into a jab.
Ahola scores with a nice strike.
Ahola throws a jab but it's blocked by Tshabalala.
Tshabalala swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
Tshabalala throws a body punch but Ahola moves out of range.
Tshabalala misses with a body shot.
Ahola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Ahola looks to move away, Tshabalala throws a big counter combo but Ahola just gets out of the way.
Ahola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tshabalala.
Ahola jabs at Tshabalala's body.
Tshabalala scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ahola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ahola darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jarkko Ahola is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ahola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tshabalala.
Ahola jabs at Tshabalala's body.
Ahola throws a hook but Tshabalala blocks it.
Ahola throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Ahola fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tshabalala on the side of the head.
Tshabalala works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tshabalala pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tshabalala defending well as Ahola loads up on a big left hand.
Ahola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tshabalala manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tshabalala on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tshabalala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahola moves away.
Ahola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tshabalala.
Tshabalala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahola.
Tshabalala moves out of range of the strikes.
Ahola moves away from the strike by Tshabalala.
Ahola takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jarkko Ahola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ahola 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 45:50
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarkko Ahola!
Jarkko Ahola is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Jarkko Ahola made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: CDFC 22: Baltaretu vs Slice
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1#
Vanhatalo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vanhatalo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ahola scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ahola lands a jab to the nose.
Vanhatalo cracks Ahola with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've been told by Ahola's head coaches at Tappelukerho that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ahola defending well as Vanhatalo loads up on a big left hand.
Ahola just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vanhatalo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vanhatalo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahola.
Ahola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vanhatalo.
Vanhatalo slips under a jab.
Vanhatalo drops his hands momentarily and Ahola takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vanhatalo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ahola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vanhatalo moves away.
Vanhatalo misses with an uppercut.
Ahola throws out a loose jab but Vanhatalo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahola misses with a straight right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vanhatalo.
Heino Vanhatalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahola moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ahola ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Ahola cracks a nice hook into Vanhatalo's ribs.
Vanhatalo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vanhatalo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vanhatalo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ahola finds it's way round the side to connect with Vanhatalo's head.
Ahola keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ahola scores with a nice right hand.
Vanhatalo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#It looks like Jarkko Ahola has been cut.
Ahola misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Ahola.
Vanhatalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahola was well out of range. Poor timing from Vanhatalo.
Ahola throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vanhatalo takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Ahola drives through and clinches with Vanhatalo against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Ahola. #CUT#It looks like Heino Vanhatalo has been cut.
Vanhatalo blocks a body shot from Ahola.
Vanhatalo blocking some punches.
Ahola softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vanhatalo lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Ahola stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Ahola fails to land.
Ahola throws a head punch that misses.
Vanhatalo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vanhatalo misses with the head strike.
Vanhatalo pushes Ahola back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ahola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ahola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ahola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ahola working aggressively here.
Vanhatalo blocking some punches.
Vanhatalo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vanhatalo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ahola.
Vanhatalo is leaning against Ahola and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Ahola fails to land.
Ahola softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vanhatalo doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ahola.
Ahola presses Vanhatalo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ahola misses with a punch to the body.
Vanhatalo wants to get back to striking at distance but Ahola won't allow it.
Ahola lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ahola prevents a body shot from Vanhatalo.
Ahola struggles to land a body shot inside as Vanhatalo controls his hands.
Ahola blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Vanhatalo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vanhatalo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vanhatalo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ahola scores with a sloppy right hand. Vanhatalo should have avoided that one.
Vanhatalo looks to land a right hand but Ahola moved out of range.
Vanhatalo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahola.
Vanhatalo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahola.
A jab from Vanhatalo finds it's way through Ahola's defenses.
Ahola jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Vanhatalo moves out of range as Ahola strikes.
Vanhatalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahola.
Ahola is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vanhatalo.
Ahola avoids the body shot from Vanhatalo.
Vanhatalo just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vanhatalo.
Ahola tries to counter by clinching up but Vanhatalo breaks away and moves out of range.
Vanhatalo throws a hook to the side of Ahola's head but Ahola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Ahola misses.
Ahola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vanhatalo misses with an uppercut.
Vanhatalo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vanhatalo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ahola.
Vanhatalo throws a jab when Ahola was well out of range.
Ahola is looking to counter the offense by Vanhatalo and move into the clinch.
Ahola misses with a right hand
letting Vanhatalo counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahola sizes up Vanhatalo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vanhatalo misses with a looping left.#CL#
Vanhatalo gets tackled into the cage by Ahola. Ahola maintains the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jarkko Ahola dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Vanhatalo throws a hook but Ahola blocks it.
Ahola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vanhatalo.
Ahola lands a body shot.
Vanhatalo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Vanhatalo throws a hook but Ahola avoids it easily.
Ahola misses with an uppercut.
Vanhatalo throws a jab when Ahola was well out of range.
Vanhatalo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vanhatalo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vanhatalo looks to land a left hand but Ahola moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Ahola misses its intended target.
Ahola ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vanhatalo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vanhatalo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ahola misses the body punch
and Vanhatalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vanhatalo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vanhatalo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ahola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vanhatalo can do to turn this around?
Nice uppercut there from Ahola.#T1#
A cross from Ahola lands.
Vanhatalo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahola manages to avoid it.
Vanhatalo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ahola.
Ahola scores with a jab.
Ahola connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vanhatalo momentarily.
Ahola throws a body punch but Vanhatalo moves out of range.
Vanhatalo lands with a nice combination. Ahola backs away looking to recover.
Ahola needs to keep his hands up - Vanhatalo had a free shot at his head there.
Vanhatalo thuds a left hand into Ahola's body.
Ahola scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahola misses with a looping left.
Vanhatalo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Vanhatalo does no damage.
Vanhatalo fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ahola jabs at Vanhatalo's body.
Vanhatalo ducks under a wild hook from Ahola.#T2#
Vanhatalo moves out of range of the strikes.
Vanhatalo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ahola moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ahola slips under a jab.
Ahola tries to counter by clinching up but Vanhatalo breaks away and moves out of range.
Ahola slips under a jab.
Ahola comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ahola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vanhatalo.
Ahola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vanhatalo manages to avoid it.
Ahola connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vanhatalo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vanhatalo slips a jab from Ahola.
Vanhatalo misses with a wild body shot.
Ahola wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Vanhatalo misses with a body shot.
Ahola seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Vanhatalo throws a nice looking combination but Ahola bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big left from Ahola misses.
Vanhatalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahola is just out of range.
Vanhatalo defending well as Ahola loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Vanhatalo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ahola lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vanhatalo at a distance.
Ahola takes one on the button.
Vanhatalo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab from Ahola does it's job there.
Ahola throws a good cross that connects.
Vanhatalo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ahola throws a looping overhand right but Vanhatalo ducks down to avoid it.
As Ahola backs off Vanhatalo throws a huge counter combo but Ahola manages to avoid it all.
Ahola throws a looping overhand right but Vanhatalo ducks down to avoid it.
Ahola just misses with a punch to the body.
Vanhatalo throws out a counter right but Ahola avoids it with no problem.
Ahola moves away from the strike by Vanhatalo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahola. Vanhatalo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vanhatalo takes a swing at Ahola's ribcage but misses.
Vanhatalo missing with a left hand there. Ahola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vanhatalo misses with a looping left.
Vanhatalo misses with a straight right.
Vanhatalo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Ahola fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vanhatalo on the side of the head.
Vanhatalo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahola manages to avoid it.
Ahola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vanhatalo slips under a jab from Ahola.
Ahola ducks under a wild hook from Vanhatalo.
Ahola ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ahola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vanhatalo.
Ahola looks to throw the jab but Vanhatalo is out of range.
Vanhatalo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vanhatalo misses with a hook. Ahola ducked under it nicely.
Ahola fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ahola connects with a looping right hand.
Ahola looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ahola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vanhatalo! But no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vanhatalo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jarkko Ahola will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Ahola takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vanhatalo connects with a right hand. Ahola shakes it off.
Vanhatalo lands with a straight right. Ahola didn't see that one coming.
Ahola throws a hook but Vanhatalo blocks it.
Ahola slips a straight right by Vanhatalo.
Decent striking displayed by Ahola there.
Ahola looks to score with a jab to the body but Vanhatalo is just out of range.
Ahola scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ahola throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vanhatalo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ahola cracks Vanhatalo with an open hand slap.
Jarkko Ahola is winning the standup battle so far.
Vanhatalo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahola.
Vanhatalo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ahola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ahola walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahola slips under a jab.
Ahola tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vanhatalo swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Vanhatalo.
Ahola defending well as Vanhatalo loads up on a big left hand.
Vanhatalo throws a jab when Ahola was well out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Ahola.
Vanhatalo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahola.
Ahola misses with a straight left.
Ahola misses with a body shot.
Vanhatalo throws a body punch but Ahola moves out of range.
Ahola throws out a powerful jab.
Vanhatalo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vanhatalo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ahola lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice defenses there by Ahola.
Ahola throws a body punch but Vanhatalo moves out of range.
Ahola lands a slapping body shot.
Ahola lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahola misses with a right hand
letting Vanhatalo counter with a right hand.
Heino Vanhatalo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Vanhatalo dips to his left and cracks Ahola with an uppercut!
Vanhatalo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ahola.
Vanhatalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahola was well out of range. Poor timing from Vanhatalo.
Ahola missing with a left hand there. Vanhatalo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vanhatalo looks to land a right hand but Ahola moved out of range.
Vanhatalo throws a jab but it's blocked by Ahola.
Ahola cracks Vanhatalo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ahola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vanhatalo scores with the left hand. Ahola knows he should have avoided that one.
Ahola lands a jab to Vanhatalo's midsection.
Vanhatalo throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahola wants to clinch up but Vanhatalo keeps it at a distance.
Vanhatalo throws a shot from downtown. Ahola moves away and avoids it.
Vanhatalo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vanhatalo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vanhatalo needs to keep his hands up - Ahola had a free shot at his head there.#T3#
Ahola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vanhatalo.
Vanhatalo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vanhatalo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ahola throws a jab but it's blocked by Vanhatalo.
Vanhatalo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ahola defending well as Vanhatalo loads up on a big left hand.
Ahola scores with a jab to the head.
Vanhatalo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vanhatalo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vanhatalo misses with a looping right.
Ahola throws a hook to the side of Vanhatalo's head but Vanhatalo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jarkko Ahola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ahola cracks Vanhatalo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vanhatalo throws a shot from downtown. Ahola moves away and avoids it.
Ahola staying out of range there.
Vanhatalo tries to move into range but Ahola moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ahola lands the left hand.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahola slips under a jab from Vanhatalo.
Vanhatalo throws a hook to the side of Ahola's head but Ahola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ahola connects with a body shot.
Vanhatalo throws out a loose jab but Ahola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahola takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ahola throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Vanhatalo to counter with a crisp jab.
Ahola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vanhatalo throws out the jab.
Ahola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahola. Vanhatalo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ahola throws a shot from downtown. Vanhatalo moves away and avoids it.
Sloppy strikes from Ahola. Those never looked like landing.
Ahola misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Ahola closes the distance and clinches.
Vanhatalo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ahola misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jarkko Ahola.
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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jarkko Ahola!
Jarkko Ahola decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CDFC 15: Zeigler vs Tarver
Date: Jan 02, 2022

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Ahola.
Ahola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Genesis manages to avoid it.
Genesis blocks a jab.
Ahola throws a shot from downtown. Genesis moves away and avoids it.
Ahola walks into a straight right hand from Genesis .
Ahola throws a body punch but Genesis moves out of range. #CL#
Genesis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ahola throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Genesis s head.
Genesis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ahola backwards.
Genesis blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Ahola fails to land.
Ahola throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Genesis s head.
Ahola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Genesis .
Genesis blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Ahola fails to land.
Ahola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ahola lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ahola misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ahola creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Ahola throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ahola struggles to land a body shot inside as Genesis controls his hands.
Ahola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ahola scores with a shoulder strike.
Ahola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Genesis has Ahola pushed against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ahola.
Ahola misses with a punch on the inside.
Ahola's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ahola throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ahola.
Genesis misses with a punch on the inside.
Ahola scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ahola creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ahola creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Genesis 's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Genesis drops to his knees and Ahola pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jarkko Ahola!
An out of breath Jarkko Ahola thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Sega Genesis stepped up to the mic, saying 'GAME OVER....'.

Event: CDFC 12: Della Bella vs Kosmod
Date: Dec 18, 2021

#R1#
Ahola moves into range and connects with a jab.
Henriksen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ahola punishes Henriksen's body with a nice straight punch.
Henriksen dives in and grabs Ahola's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ahola pushes down on Henriksen's head and hops out.
We've been told by Ahola's head coaches at Tappelukerho that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Henriksen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ahola connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Henriksen scrambles back to his feet.
Ahola leaves Henriksen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ahola connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jarkko Ahola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Ahola as Henriksen shoots in.
Jarkko Ahola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emil Henriksen.
Henriksen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ahola is fending him off so far but Henriksen persists. Nope, Ahola circles away and we're back to standing.
Ahola cracks Henriksen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ahola lands with an overhand left.
Henriksen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henriksen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ahola fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Ahola lands a nice hook to Henriksen's body. Henriksen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Ahola rushes Henriksen and presses him up against the cage.
Ahola has a couple of punches blocked by Henriksen.
Ahola working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ahola lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ahola lands an uppercut.
Henriksen goes for a takedown attempt but Ahola pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Henriksen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ahola moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ahola stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ahola wants it to stay on the feet.
Henriksen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ahola jabs Henriksen right on the nose. Henriksen blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henriksen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Henriksen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Henriksen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Henriksen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ahola sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ahola is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ahola lunges at Henriksen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Henriksen's hand.
Ahola connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Henriksen's hands.
Jab by Ahola.
Nice cross by Ahola.
Jarkko Ahola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahola lands a slapping body shot.
Ahola stuns Henriksen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ahola moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ahola scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Henriksen doesn't seem bothered though.
Ahola cracks Henriksen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ahola lunges at Henriksen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Henriksen's hand.
Henriksen closes the distance and clinches up with Ahola, looking for a takedown. Henriksen pushes Ahola against the cage but Ahola circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T3#
Ahola's corner calls for a 1-2. Ahola obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ahola scores with a jab.
Ahola feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Henriksens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheers as Ahola lands an impressive looking overhand right. Henriksen doesn't seem phased though.
Ahola throws a shot from downtown. Henriksen moves away and avoids it.
Henriksen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Henriksen misses with a takedown attempt - Ahola sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Henriksen shoots for a double leg takedown but Ahola sprawls well. He's pushed Henriksen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ahola scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Henriksen looks winded!
Henriksen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ahola scores with a jab to the body.
Jab by Ahola.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henriksen moves forwards but Ahola connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ahola looks to land a left hand but Henriksen moved out of range nicely.
Ahola scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ahola.
Ahola lands a slapping body shot.
Ahola works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Henriksen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ahola as he avoids it easily.
Ahola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ahola ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Henriksen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ahola swivels and escapes.
Ahola scores with a nice head shot.
A punch lands to the side of Henriksen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ahola sizes up Henriksen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ahola, as that shot connected.
Ahola lands a right hook to the body.
Ahola lands a right hook to the body.
Ahola lands with a good body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jarkko Ahola dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ahola lands a nice looking body shot.
Ahola connects with a jab.
Henriksen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ahola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Henriksen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ahola swivels and escapes.
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.
Henriksen shoots for a double leg takedown but Ahola sprawls well. He's pushed Henriksen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Henriksen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ahola's waist but Ahola gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Henriksen off to one side.
Ahola wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jarkko Ahola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emil Henriksen.
Ahola is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Henriksen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ahola scores with a jab to the body.
Henriksen is breathing heavily.
Ahola connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahola connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ahola cracks Henriksen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Henriksen tries to move into range but Ahola moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Ahola works the jab nicely.
Henriksen is trying desperately to land a takedown but Ahola is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Henriksen.
Henriksen misses with a takedown attempt - Ahola sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ahola scores with a shot to the body.
Ahola throws a shot to the body. #TD2#
Henriksen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ahola's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Henriksen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Henriksen wants to control from the top but Ahola keeps moving. #SUB2#
Henriksen has gone for a leg lock! Ahola slips out almost immediately though and dives into Henriksen's guard.#REVR##T2##SUB2#
Henriksen is looking for a triangle but Ahola pushes his legs off easily.
Ahola is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Henriksen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ahola might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Ahola avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ahola sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ahola trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Henriksen has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gold Samurai's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T3##SUB2#
Henriksen working for submissions but it's allowed Ahola to get to half guard. #SUB2#
Henriksen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ahola pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Henriksen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ahola pulls his head out easily.
Henriksen tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB2#
Henriksen looking for submissions off his back.
Henriksen is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Henriksen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ahola perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Henriksen is trying to get back to full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
Henriksen actively working from the bottom here.
Henriksen is pressing down on Ahola's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jarkko Ahola dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Ahola scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ahola works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ahola slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Henriksen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ahola defends it nicely.
Ahola seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ahola bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Henriksen's head.
Henriksen tries for a takedown but Ahola sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henriksen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jarkko Ahola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emil Henriksen.
Ahola feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Henriksens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Henriksen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Ahola lands a nice hook to Henriksen's body. Henriksen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ahola stuns Henriksen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jarkko Ahola is winning the standup battle so far.
Ahola fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Ahola. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ahola.#CL#
Ahola moves into the clinch successfully.
Henriksen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ahola pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ahola lands a shoulder strike.
Ahola lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Henriksen backwards.
Ahola lands with a short shot to the head.
Ahola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henriksen can do to turn this around?
A short right from Ahola on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ahola.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahola makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jarkko Ahola has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Ahola.
Henriksen takes a shot to the head.
Ahola scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Ahola lands a nice uppercut.
Ahola softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ahola throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ahola scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ahola lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ahola cracks Henriksen with a nice body shot.
Ahola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Ahola.
Ahola lands a body punch.
Ahola working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ahola lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Henriksen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ahola scores with a nice hook to the head.
Henriksen takes a shot to the head. #ROC#Henriksen is rocked!
Ahola lands a nice uppercut.
Henriksen is still on wobbly legs! Can Ahola finish him?#T3#
Ahola lands a shoulder strike.
Henriksen seems to have recovered his senses.
A short body shot lands from Ahola as the two fighters clinch.
Ahola digs a right hand into Henriksen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Henriksen's gas tank.
Ahola lands a body punch in the clinch.
Henriksen takes a shot to the head.
Ahola is leaning against Henriksen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#KD#
Ahola drops Henriksen onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Henriksen is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Emil Henriksen has been cut.
Nice body punch from Ahola - that landed with a thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Ahola drops Henriksen onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Henriksen is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Jarkko Ahola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ahola creates a bit of distance and cracks Henriksen with a massive left hook! Henriksen crumples out of camera shot, completely unconscious! He's been Nelmarked! Ahola stares at him for a moment then struts over to his corner, victorious.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). 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.

Event: FWFC 6
Date: Nov 20, 2021

#R1#
Colon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ahola swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ahola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Colon manages to avoid it.
Colon tries to clinch there but Ahola circles away.
Colon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ahola swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Colon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Colon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Colon takes one on the button.
Colon wants to clinch up but Ahola keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Colon moves into the clinch successfully.
Colon tries to work over Ahola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Colon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ahola backwards.
Colon pushes Ahola back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Colon blocking some punches.
Ahola tries a body shot but Colon blocks it.
Ahola throws a punch but it's blocked by Colon.
Ahola lands a left hand that snaps the head of Colon backwards.
Colon throws a punch but it's blocked by Ahola.
Colon is trying to push Ahola away but Ahola has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Colon misses with a punch to the body.
Colon lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Colon lands a body shot in the clinch. #T1#
Colon can't find room to land a body shot as Ahola controls the action.
Colon works on Ahola's body with a couple of short punches.
Colon prevents a body shot from Ahola.
Colon tries to throw a body punch but Ahola avoids it by throwing Colon back against the cage.
Colon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Colon on the inside. #BC#
Colon breaks from the clinch.
Ahola avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Colon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ahola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Colon moves away.
Colon tries to clinch but Ahola moves out of range.
Yeriel Colon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahola bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Colon's head.
Colon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Colon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ahola steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Colon.
Colon walks into a left hand.
Colon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ahola swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ahola keeps the fight on the outside.
Ahola scores with a punch to the head.
Colon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Ahola jabs at Colon's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahola avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Colon tries to close the distance and clinch but Ahola swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A left lands for Ahola.
Colon wants to clinch up but Ahola keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Colon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Colon moves into the clinch successfully.
Colon tries a body shot but Ahola blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Colon.
Ahola taking a breather.
Colon misses with a body punch.
Colon scores with a shot to the side of Ahola's head.
Colon struggles to land a body shot inside as Ahola controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Ahola.
Colon taking a breather.
Ahola swings wildly with an uppercut but Colon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T3#
Colon digs a right hand into Ahola's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ahola's gas tank.
Ahola lands a left hand.
Colon scores with a hook to the body.
Ahola prevents a body shot from Colon.
Ahola scores with a shot to the side of Colon's head.
Colon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Colon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Colon pushes Ahola back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Colon blocking some punches.
Ahola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Colon.
Ahola scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Colon blocks a body shot from Ahola. #BC#
Colon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Colon doesn't manage to clinch there - Ahola circles away.
Colon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ahola finds it's way round the side to connect with Colon's head. #T4#
Jab from Ahola.
Ahola swats away the attempt to clinch by Colon.#CL#
Colon instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Colon lands with a light punch inside.
Ahola lands a right hand that snaps the head of Colon backwards.
Ahola working aggressively here.
Colon blocks a body shot from Ahola.
Ahola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Colon misses with a body punch.
Colon blocks an uppercut.
Ahola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Colon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ahola tries a body shot but Colon blocks it.
Colon can't find room to land a body shot as Ahola controls the action.
Ahola misses with a body punch.
Colon cracks Ahola with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jarkko Ahola dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ahola swats away the attempt to clinch by Colon.
Colon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ahola swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Colon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ahola steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Colon.
Colon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ahola wants to counter the offense by Colon and move into the clinch position.#CL#
Ahola tries to keep at a distance but Colon has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Colon.
Ahola misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Colon breaks the clinch.
Nice body punch from Ahola.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colon ducks right into an uppercut from Ahola.
Colon is looking to clinch but Ahola is avoiding it.
Colon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Colon tries to clinch up.
Colon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Colon tries to clinch but Ahola moves out of range. #T1#
Colon tries to clinch there but Ahola circles away.
Ahola is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Colon doesn't manage to clinch there - Ahola circles away.
Ahola lands with an uppercut that bounces Colon off the cage and back into range.
Colon is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahola. Colon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ahola scores with a sloppy right hand. Colon should have avoided that one.
Ahola lands with a nice body punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ahola, as that shot connected.
Colon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ahola swats away the attempt to clinch by Colon.
Yeriel Colon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Colon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ahola manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Colon wants to clinch.
Ahola comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Ahola fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Colon moves in looking to clinch but Ahola pushes him off.
Ahola bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ahola lands the left hand.
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!
Colon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Colon moves in looking to clinch but Ahola pushes him off.
Colon tries to clinch but Ahola is having none of it.
Colon moves in looking to clinch but Ahola pushes him off.
Ahola wants to counter with a clinch but Colon pushes him away.
Colon tries to clinch but Ahola is having none of it.
Nice uppercut there from Ahola.
Ahola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Colon moves away.
Ahola keeps the fight on the outside.
Colon tries to clinch but Ahola moves out of range.
Ahola keeps the fight on the outside.
Colon tries to clinch but Ahola is having none of it.
Ahola lands with an overhand left.
Colon is looking to clinch.
Colon fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Colon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Colon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ahola manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Colon tries to close the distance and clinch but Ahola swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ahola circles away from the clinch attempt.
Colon tries to clinch up.
Colon wants to clinch up but Ahola keeps it at a distance.
Ahola fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Colon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Colon tries to clinch but Ahola moves out of range.
Colon ducks right into an uppercut from Ahola.
Colon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Colon is looking to clinch but Ahola is avoiding it.
Ahola lands a right hook to the body.
Ahola lands a really nice looking cross but Colon seems unphased.
A punch lands to the side of Colon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ahola ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Colon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ahola lands a body shot.
Ahola lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd cheers as Ahola lands an impressive looking overhand right. Colon doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
Ahola's jab looks to have found its range, popping Colon under the eye.
Colon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Colon is looking to clinch.
Ahola circles away from the clinch attempt.
Colon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Colon wants to clinch up but Ahola keeps it at a distance.
Colon is looking to clinch but Ahola is avoiding it.
Ahola circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ahola jabs at Colon's body.
A jab lands there for Ahola.
Colon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Colon wants to clinch.
Colon tries to clinch up.
Colon tries to clinch but Ahola is having none of it.
Nice jab there from Ahola.
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Colon tries to clinch there but Ahola circles away.
Colon wants to clinch.
Ahola circles away from the clinch attempt.
Colon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Colon tries to clinch up.
Ahola avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Colon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Colon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ahola manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ahola is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Colon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ahola circles away from the clinch attempt.
Colon tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Colon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ahola circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Colon tries to keep at a distance but Ahola has taken the fight into the clinch.
Colon lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Colon lands a body punch.
Colon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ahola takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Colon lands with a left to the head.
Ahola looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Colon scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT#It looks like Jarkko Ahola has been cut.
Ahola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Colon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Colon tries to clinch up but Ahola circles away and keeps his distance.
Colon tries to clinch up.
Colon tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Ahola pushes Colon up against the cage in a clinch.
Ahola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Colon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Colon scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Colon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ahola throws a jab when Colon was well out of range.
Colon tries to clinch up but Ahola circles away and keeps his distance.
Colon is looking to clinch.
Ahola wants to counter with a clinch but Colon pushes him away.
Colon doesn't manage to clinch there - Ahola circles away.
Ahola tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Colon tries to keep at a distance but Ahola has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Colon.
Colon lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ahola.
Colon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ahola up against the cage.
Colon struggles to land a body shot inside as Ahola controls his hands.
Colon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ahola misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Colon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Colon needs to keep his hands up - Ahola had a free shot at his head there.
Ahola jabs at Colon's body.
Colon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jab from Ahola.
Ahola swats away the attempt to clinch by Colon.#T3#
Ahola avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ahola loads up on a big right hand but Colon slips the punch.
Ahola scores with a jab to the body.
Ahola cracks Colon with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Colon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ahola throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Colon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jarkko Ahola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ahola scores with a nice head shot.
Colon tries to clinch but Ahola is having none of it. #CL#
Colon closes the distance and clinches.
Colon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jarkko Ahola is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Colon pushes Ahola back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Colon lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Colon fails to land. #BC#
Colon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Ahola misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Colon moves into the clinch successfully.
Ahola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ahola as Colon tries to tie him up.
Ahola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Colon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yeriel Colon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahola throws a punch but it's blocked by Colon.
Colon can't break the clinch.
Colon lands a shoulder strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ahola as Colon tries to tie him up.
Colon can't break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jarkko Ahola.
I've got Ahola 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarkko Ahola!
After winning the bout, Jarkko Ahola thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 25, 2021

#R1#
Ahola slips a straight right by Cormier.
Good standup being displayed there by Ahola as he connects with a hook.
Cormier doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cormier shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ahola as he jumps to the side.
Cormier closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ahola circles away.
Ahola keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jarkko Ahola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Cormier.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cormier. #TD2#
Cormier shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cormier missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cormier working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Cormier working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Ahola avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cormier.
Ahola is trying to control but can't.
Ahola could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cormier missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ahola avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cormier.
Cormier is looking to take a break and control but Ahola is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cormier thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cormier drops an elbow to the side of Ahola's head. #CUT2#It looks like Jarkko Ahola has been cut.
Cormier is keen to just control but Ahola is a slippery customer.
Ahola blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cormier.
Cormier missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Cormier is keen to just control but Ahola is a slippery customer.
Cormier has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cormier winds up and cracks Ahola with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ahola knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cormier on the ground.
Ground and pound from Cormier.
Cormier looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ahola keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cormier scoring with strikes to the body and head. #CUT2#Jarkko Ahola's cut is getting worse.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cormier lands a nice short elbow.#CUT2#Jarkko Ahola's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Cormier not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cormier thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ahola's head.
Cormier is keen to just control but Ahola is a slippery customer.
Cormier scoring with strikes to the body and head. #CUT2#Jeez, Jarkko Ahola's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jarkko Ahola's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Daniel Cormier!
Daniel Cormier decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

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