PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ville Ellimaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janne Jakoavain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ellimaki comes into the arena with Somos de calle blaring out of the sound system. Ville Ellimaki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ellimaki
vs
Jakoavain

185 cm
23
169 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

190 cm
19
183 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Combat Pro Design
No Shit Nutrition

Blueprint Clothing
No Shit Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ville Ellimaki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Janne Jakoavain!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Jakoavain catches Ellimaki right on the button with a cross.

Ellimaki feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ellimaki prevents Jakoavain from getting back to his feet.
Ellimaki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ellimaki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Ellimaki drops back looking for a leg! Jakoavain is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jakoavain manages to kick Ellimaki off! Ellimaki jumps back into Jakoavain's guard.
Ellimaki won't allow Jakoavain to get back to his feet.
Ellimaki wants to control from the top but Jakoavain keeps moving.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jakoavain lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ellimaki blocks a jab.
Ellimaki shoots for a takedown but Jakoavain saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Ellimaki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Jakoavain's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellimaki throws some wild stikes that Jakoavain manages to avoid easily.
Ellimaki throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Jakoavain wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ellimaki.
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.
Jakoavain tries to buck Ellimaki off but he can't manage it.
Ellimaki punching from mount but Jakoavain doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Jakoavain is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
Ellimaki controlling from the full mount.
Jakoavain tries to buck Ellimaki off but he can't manage it.
Ellimaki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jakoavain is looking to escape.
Jakoavain is trying to stand up.

That's two 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 takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jakoavain is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jakoavain holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ellimaki tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Ellimaki trying to control but Jakoavain is having none of it.
Jakoavain blocking the ground and pound.
Jakoavain is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Jakoavain looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellimaki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jakoavain is looking to escape.
Ellimaki is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jakoavain is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jakoavain wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ellimaki.
Jakoavain avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ellimaki.
Ellimaki landing strikes from the mount.
Ellimaki lands a heavy elbow.
Jakoavain wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
Ellimaki 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
BOOM! Ellimaki connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ellimaki lands a big shot there that rocks Jakoavain but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jakoavain is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Ellimaki misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Jakoavain tries to buck Ellimaki off but he can't manage it.
Ellimaki with a couple of short strikes.
Ellimaki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jakoavain is looking to escape.
Jakoavain tries to buck Ellimaki off but Ellimaki takes his back!
Ellimaki controls the position.
Ellimaki doesn't have the hooks in and Jakoavain manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ville Ellimaki dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A swing and a miss from Jakoavain.
Ellimaki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jakoavain.
Ellimaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jakoavain tries to clinch up but Ellimaki circles away and keeps his distance.
Jakoavain keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Janne Jakoavain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ellimaki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A swing and a miss from Jakoavain.
Jakoavain tries to bum rush Ellimaki with a series of wild strikes but Ellimaki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jakoavain looks to throw the jab but Ellimaki is out of range.
Jakoavain thows a body shot but no joy.
Jakoavain scores with a nice head shot.
Ellimaki ducks under a wild hook from Jakoavain.
Ellimaki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jakoavain is fending him off so far but Ellimaki persists. Nope, Jakoavain circles away and we're back to standing.
No joy there for Jakoavain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jakoavain is breathing heavily.
Jakoavain takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ellimaki misses with a looping left.
Ellimaki shoots in but Jakoavain avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ville Ellimaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Ellimaki scores a takedown into full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakoavain is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Ellimaki looking to control but Jakoavain is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ellimaki has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jakoavain's face.
Ellimaki won't let Jakoavain get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Jakoavain tries to hold on but Ellimaki postures up.
Jakoavain is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Ellimaki throwing strikes here but Jakoavain is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Jakoavain is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Ellimaki lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ellimaki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jakoavain is looking to escape.

That's two 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.

Ellimaki is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jakoavain can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Jakoavain is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Ellimaki trying to control but Jakoavain is having none of it.
Jakoavain tries to lock up and control but Ellimaki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Jakoavain somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Jakoavain wants to clinch.
Janne Jakoavain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellimaki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jakoavain looks to throw the jab but Ellimaki is out of range.
Jakoavain lands with a cross.
Jakoavain tries to clinch but Ellimaki is having none of it.
No luck for Ellimaki with that takedown attempt.
Ellimaki looks for a takedown but Jakoavain sprawls well.
Ellimaki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jakoavain stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice shot by Jakoavain.
Jakoavain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ellimaki misses with a takedown attempt - Jakoavain sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jakoavain tries to clinch up but Ellimaki circles away and keeps his distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to de liver by Jakoavain. Beautiful body shot.
Ellimaki is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jakoavain stuns Ellimaki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Janne Jakoavain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jakoavain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jakoavain 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.
Jakoavain with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jakoavain ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Jakoavain - just one landing.
Ellimaki keeps the fight on the outside.
Ellimaki 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 fight stays on the outside here - Jakoavain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A right-left combo lands from Jakoavain.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jakoavain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ellimaki.
Jakoavain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ville Ellimaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ellimaki throws a lazy right hand but Jakoavain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jakoavain lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Janne Jakoavain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.

Jakoavain wants to clinch.
Ellimaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Jakoavain is just out of range.
Jakoavain walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ellimaki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jakoavain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ellimaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Jakoavain.
Jakoavain misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jakoavain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ellimaki shoots for a double leg takedown but Jakoavain sprawls well. He's pushed Ellimaki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jakoavain ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jakoavain is looking to clinch but Ellimaki is avoiding it.
Jakoavain is looking to clinch but Ellimaki is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jakoavain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jakoavain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ellimaki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jakoavain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ellimaki avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Some wild striking there from Jakoavain.
Jakoavain looks to land a left hand but Ellimaki moved out of range nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellimaki shoots in but Jakoavain avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Jakoavain gets caught flat footed, as Ellimaki shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jakoavain is looking to stand back up but Ellimaki counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Jakoavain.
Ellimaki looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jakoavain is looking to escape.
Ellimaki trying to control the action but Jakoavain is working from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Ellimaki seems content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jakoavain avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ellimaki.
Jakoavain wants to stand back up but Ellimaki manages to pass into side control.
Ellimaki tries to move to mount but Jakoavain blocks the move with his legs.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jakoavain throws a hook to the side of Ellimaki's head but Ellimaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jakoavain stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ellimaki blocks a jab.
Jakoavain just misses with a punch to the body.
Ellimaki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jakoavain's waist but Jakoavain gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ellimaki off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ville Ellimaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jakoavain moves in looking to clinch but Ellimaki pushes him off.
Jakoavain throws a hook to the side of Ellimaki's head but Ellimaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jakoavain is looking to clinch but Ellimaki is avoiding it.

Ellimaki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Ellimaki has control of Jakoavain's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jakoavain regains control of the situation pretty easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakoavain is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Ellimaki unloads with some shots from mount but Jakoavain bucks and avoids them well.
Ellimaki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jakoavain's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Jakoavain is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Ellimaki looking to control but Jakoavain is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jakoavain wants to control but Ellimaki is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jakoavain trying desperately to get to his feet.
Ellimaki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jakoavain is trying to stand up.
Jakoavain taking shots to the head.

Ellimaki has hold of Jakoavain's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jakoavain manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Jakoavain is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Jakoavain is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ellimaki trying to control but Jakoavain is having none of it.
Jakoavain really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ville Ellimaki clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ellimaki tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jakoavain counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jakoavain throws a left and a right that both miss

and Ellimaki counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jakoavain is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ville Ellimaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ellimaki wants to control from the top but Jakoavain keeps moving.
Ellimaki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jakoavain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ellimaki is one step ahead there.
Ellimaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Jakoavain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ellimaki cracks Jakoavain with a solid left hand.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Jakoavain is looking to stand up but Ellimaki isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ellimaki trying to control but Jakoavain is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Jakoavain has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Jakoavain.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jakoavain.
Jakoavain is working Ellimaki over against the ropes.
Jakoavain working aggressively here.
Jakoavain misses with the head strike.
Ellimaki is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jakoavain scores with a shot to the side of Ellimaki's head.
A short right from Jakoavain.
Jakoavain stops a takedown attempt from Ellimaki.
Ellimaki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jakoavain lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jakoavain is stalling here.
Jakoavain lands an uppercut.
Jakoavain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Jakoavain pushes Ellimaki 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 Ellimakis head.
Ellimaki takes a shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jakoavain lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Jakoavain on the inside.
Jakoavain lands with a right to the head.
Jakoavain lands a shoulder strike.
Jakoavain gets through Ellimaki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jakoavain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jakoavain scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ellimaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Jakoavain gets underhooks to prevent Ellimaki's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ville Ellimaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Jakoavain.
Jakoavain lands an uppercut.
Ellimaki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Jakoavain on the inside.
Jakoavain lands with a left to the head.
Jakoavain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jakoavain lands a shoulder strike.
Jakoavain lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Jakoavain.
Jakoavain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Ellimaki wants to break free but Jakoavain has control.
Jakoavain scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jakoavain lands a left hand.
Jakoavain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakoavain lands a right hand.
Ellimaki jumps guard but Jakoavain stands there with Ellimaki around his waist. Ellimaki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Jakoavain.
Ellimaki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jakoavain walks away with a smile on his face. Ellimaki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ellimaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jakoavain.
Ellimaki throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jakoavain connects with a body shot.
Ellimaki is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jakoavain.
Jakoavain scores with a jab.
Ellimaki moves out of range as Jakoavain strikes.
Jakoavain moves in looking to clinch but Ellimaki pushes him off.
Jakoavain darts in trying to clinch

and Ellimaki counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ellimaki.
Jakoavain misses with the head strike.
Ellimaki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jakoavain smiles and moves away.
Ellimaki misses with a wild combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jakoavain swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ellimaki.
Ellimaki fails with a takedown attempt.
Jakoavain scores with a nice right hand.
Some wild striking there from Ellimaki.
Ellimaki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jakoavain fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ellimaki on the side of the head.
Jakoavain lands a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Jakoavain misses the target.
Ellimaki shoots in but Jakoavain avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Good exchange - Jakoavain coming out on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Janne Jakoavain dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Jab, jab by Jakoavain - just one landing.
Jakoavain tries to clinch up but Ellimaki circles away and keeps his distance.
Jakoavain lands a body shot.
Jakoavain throws a shot from downtown. Ellimaki moves away and avoids it.
Danga de danga de dang - Jakoavain scores with a four punch combination!
Jakoavain throws a hook to the side of Ellimaki's head but Ellimaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Ellimaki scores a takedown into full mount!
Jakoavain tries to lock up and control but Ellimaki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jakoavain really wants to buck Ellimaki off and get back to his feet.
Jakoavain avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ellimaki.

Jakoavain defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ellimaki.
Jakoavain's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellimaki trying to control but Jakoavain is having none of it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Jakoavain is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

Jakoavain somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Jakoavain connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jakoavain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ellimaki ducks under a wild hook from Jakoavain.
Jakoavain closes the distance looking to clinch

and Ellimaki counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jakoavain!
Jakoavain wants to try and get back to his feet.
Ellimaki landing shots from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellimaki punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jakoavain really wants to buck Ellimaki off and get back to his feet.
Ellimaki wants to control the pace but Jakoavain is squirming around nicely.
Ellimaki won't let Jakoavain get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Jakoavain has given up his back. Will we see Ellimaki going for some submissions?

Ellimaki is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Jakoavain has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Ellimaki has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Jakoavain taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Ellimaki doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ville Ellimaki!
Ville Ellimaki retains his welterweight title!