PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Janne Jakoavain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Costa comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Coasters - Down In Mexico kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jakoavain
vs
Costa

190 cm
19
183 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

179 cm
23
182 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Blueprint Clothing
No Shit Nutrition

ALL-STAR Nutrition
Predator Nutrition 140 Q!!!!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Janne Jakoavain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joao Costa!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Costa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jakoavain sprawls well initially but Costa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Costa looks to land a strike but Jakoavain avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Jakoavain wants to stand but Costa is controlling the position.

Costa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jakoavain is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jakoavain wants to sweep but no luck.
Jakoavain keeping moving, preventing Costa from controlling successfully.
Costa won't allow Jakoavain to get back to his feet.
Costa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Costa throws a head kick but Jakoavain moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Costa.
Costa throws a head kick but Jakoavain moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Jakoavain - just one landing.
Jakoavain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jakoavain looks to land a left hand but Costa moved out of range nicely.

Jakoavain gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Costa won't allow Jakoavain to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa stands up over Jakoavain, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Costa throws a big right hand that misses.
Costa stops Jakoavain from standing up.
Costa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jakoavain is keeping the position for now.
Costa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Costa won't allow Jakoavain to get back to his feet.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jakoavain scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Costa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jakoavain lands with an uppercut that bounces Costa off the ropes and back into rage.
Jakoavain moves away from the strike by Costa.
Costa misses with a head kick.

Costa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jakoavain keeping moving, preventing Costa from controlling successfully.
Costa tries to free his leg and advance position but Jakoavain is retaining full guard.
Jakoavain is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Costa is controlling him.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Costa wants to control from the top but Jakoavain keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jakoavain wants to get back to his feet but Costa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Costa tries to free his leg and advance position but Jakoavain is retaining full guard.
Costa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jakoavain wants to stand but Costa is controlling the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Costa gets a takedown into half guard.
Costa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jakoavain's head.
Costa throwing shots but Jakoavain is blocking nicely.
Jakoavain looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jakoavain is breathing heavily.
Costa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jakoavain's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Costa looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jakoavain slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Costa working some strikes from top position.
Costa wants to control from the top but Jakoavain keeps moving.
Jakoavain wants to stand and escape but Costa is having none of it.
Costa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jakoavain's head.
Costa passes Jakoavain's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Costa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Costa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jakoavain pushes Costa off looking to stand but Costa dives back in and keeps control.
Jakoavain keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Costa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jakoavain wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jakoavain misses the shot to the body.
Costa tries a head kick but it misses.
Costa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick misses from Costa.
Jakoavain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Costa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Costa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Costa shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jakoavain is positioning himself well to prevent Costa advancing to mount.
Jakoavain wants to get back to his feet.
Costa wants to pass the guard but Jakoavain is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jakoavain throws a low kick but Costa avoids it.
Costa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jakoavain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Costa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jakoavain is fending him off so far but Costa persists. Nope, Jakoavain circles away and we're back to standing.
Costa tries for a takedown but Jakoavain sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Costa tries a head kick but it misses.
Joao Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Costa misses with a head kick.
Costa moves away from the strike by Jakoavain.
Costa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jakoavain stuffs the takedown.
Janne Jakoavain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Costa.
Costa tries to clinch up
and Jakoavain counters with a nice uppercut.
Jakoavain bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Costa's head.
Jakoavain throws a right and a left that Costa avoids nicely.
Nice cross by Jakoavain.

Costa is rocked!
Costa is breathing heavily.
Costa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice shot lands for Jakoavain.
Costa is still on wobbly legs! Can Jakoavain finish him?

Jakoavain darts in and clinches Costa up against the ropes.
Costa tries to score a body lock takedown but Jakoavain shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A nice left hand lands by Jakoavain.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Jakoavain.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jakoavain.
Jakoavain lands with a right to the head.
Jakoavain lands a hook that snaps the head of Costa backwards.
Jakoavain lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Costa backwards.
Jakoavain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Jakoavain.
Costa trying to control the position but instead, Jakoavain has worked for underhooks and has pushed Costa into the ropes.
Costa trying to land knees to the body.
Costa taking a breather.
Costa seems to have recovered his senses.
Jakoavain lands a hook to the side of the head.
Costa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jakoavain has him pressed against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Jakoavain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Costa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jakoavain is keeping busy.
Jakoavain prevents Costa from breaking the clinch.
Jakoavain scores with a shot to the side of Costa's head.
Jakoavain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Costa is looking to break free of the clinch but Jakoavain has double underhooks.
Costa takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Jakoavain.
A short uppercut from Jakoavain.
Costa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jakoavain scores with a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jakoavain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jakoavain prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jakoavain lands with a light punch inside.
Jakoavain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jakoavain lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jakoavain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Costa can't get the takedown.
Jakoavain lands with a light punch inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jakoavain scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Costa missing with knees to the body.
Jakoavain lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jakoavain scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jakoavain stalling against the ropes.
Jakoavain lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Costa backwards.
Jakoavain gets through Costa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jakoavain pushes Costa back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jakoavain throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Costas head.
Costa is trying to break the clinch but Jakoavain has him pressed against the ropes.
Jakoavain lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Costa backwards.
Jakoavain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Costa backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Jakoavain.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakoavain keeps control of Costa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jakoavain lands with a right to the head.
Jakoavain digs a right hand underneath Costa's ribcage. Costa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jakoavain pushes Costa back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jakoavain taking a breather.
Jakoavain is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Costa tries for a takedown but Jakoavain manages to get underhooks.
Jakoavain lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Jakoavain on the inside.
Jakoavain leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Costa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jakoavain lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Jakoavain scores with a nice short uppercut.
Costa looking for a takedown.
A right hook to the body lands for Jakoavain.
A shot in the inside from Jakoavain.
Jakoavain lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Costa takes a shot to the head.
Jakoavain throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jakoavain lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Jakoavain.
Jakoavain lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Costa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jakoavain pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Costa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jakoavain pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jakoavain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jakoavain effectively controlling the action here.
Jakoavain lands a body shot.
Costa tries to stall but Jakoavain uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jakoavain trying to control the position but instead, Costa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jakoavain into the ropes.
Jakoavain lands with a short shot to the head.
Jakoavain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jakoavain lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Costa backwards.
Jakoavain lands a left hand.
Jakoavain effectively controlling the action here.
Costa tries to score a body lock takedown but Jakoavain shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in the clinch, Jakoavain scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jakoavain is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jakoavain prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jakoavain gets through Costa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Janne Jakoavain dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.

Costa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Costa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jakoavain tries to avoid it but Costa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jakoavain to the ground. Jakoavain escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Costa fails with the takedown
and Jakoavain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jakoavain lands a right hook to the body.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jakoavain working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Costa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jakoavain smiles and moves away.
Janne Jakoavain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Costa.
Costa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jakoavain circles away.
Jakoavain throws a left that rocks Costa and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Jakoavain dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Costa regain composure!

Jakoavain decides to stand back up. Jakoavain steps back and let's Costa get back to his feet.
Costa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jakoavain throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Costa on the side of the head.
Jab from Jakoavain.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Costa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Costa shoots for a double leg takedown but Jakoavain sprawls well. He's pushed Costa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Some wild striking there from Jakoavain.
Jakoavain tests Costa's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Costa throws a head kick but Jakoavain moves out of range.
Jakoavain lands with an overhand left.
Costa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jakoavain lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Jakoavain does it's job there.
Costa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Jakoavain has managed to clinch.
Jakoavain lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Costa backwards.
A short right from Jakoavain on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Jakoavain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jakoavain works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jakoavain is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Costa looking to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Jakoavain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jakoavain holding his opponent close, against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Jakoavain.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jakoavain is working Costa over against the ropes.
Jakoavain scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jakoavain lands with a right to the head.
Jakoavain works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jakoavain lands with a short shot to the head.
Costa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jakoavain smiles and moves away.
Jakoavain lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jakoavain scores with a jab to the head.
Costa shoots in and drives through. Jakoavain sprawls well.
Costa moves forwards but Jakoavain connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Costa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Janne Jakoavain is winning the standup battle so far.
Costa tries to clinch up.
Jakoavain stuffs the takedown.
Jakoavain lands a nice looking body shot.
Jakoavain lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Costa at a distance.
Jakoavain scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Costa tries to clinch up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheers as Jakoavain lands an impressive looking overhand right. Costa doesn't seem phased though.
Jakoavain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Costa.
Costa tries to clinch up.
Jakoavain works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Costa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jakoavain throws a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Costa.
Jakoavain takes a kick to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Jakoavain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Costa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jakoavain is fending him off so far but Costa persists. Nope, Jakoavain circles away and we're back to standing.
Jakoavain lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jakoavain.
Costa fails with the takedown.
Costa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jakoavain scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jakoavain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Costa ducks under a wild hook from Jakoavain.
Jakoavain throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Jakoavain - just one landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costa fails with the takedown.
Costa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Costa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jakoavain connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Costa momentarily.
Costa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Costa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Costa throws a head kick that misses.
Jakoavain lands a two punch combo.
Costa ducks under a wild hook from Jakoavain.

Costa scores a takedown into full mount!
Jakoavain slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Costa prevents Jakoavain from standing back up.

Costa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jakoavain pushes Costa off looking to stand but Costa dives back in and keeps control.
Costa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Janne Jakoavain showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jakoavain has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Janne Jakoavain!