PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lalli Jaakonpoika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ippo Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammer is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Overkill - Hammerhead. Ippo Hammer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jaakonpoika
vs
Hammer

180 cm
21
184 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

200 cm
22
185 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lalli Jaakonpoika!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ippo Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer doesn't manage to clinch there - Jaakonpoika circles away.
Jaakonpoika circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hammer tries a head kick but it misses.
Hammer fails with an attempt to clinch.

Jaakonpoika scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Jaakonpoika is looking for a kimura here.
Jaakonpoika is stalling here. Hammer is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jaakonpoika seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hammer has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Jaakonpoika is trying to improve his position.

Hammer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jaakonpoika is trying to control Hammer's posture but Hammer avoids it.
Jaakonpoika is looking to regain half guard here but Hammer keeps moving and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaakonpoika is working hard here to advance position.
Jaakonpoika is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hammer is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Jaakonpoika is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Hammer has taken his back!
Jaakonpoika trying to control the hands but Hammer breaks the grip.

Hammer patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Hammer looking for the choke but no joy.
I really don't envy Jaakonpoika right now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jaakonpoika trying to control the action but Hammer just sinks the hooks in.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaakonpoika turns into Hammer and is now in his guard.
Jaakonpoika sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Hammer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jaakonpoika can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hammer looks gassed!

Jaakonpoika thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Hammer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jaakonpoika gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jaakonpoika stands and throws Hammer's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer stops Jaakonpoika from passing to mount.

Jaakonpoika decides to stand back up.
Jaakonpoika shoots in for a takedown but Hammer shows good takedown defense.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hammer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hammer tries to clinch there but Jaakonpoika circles away.
Hammer wants to clinch up but Jaakonpoika keeps it at a distance.
Jaakonpoika looks for a takedown but Hammer sprawls well.
Hammer tries to clinch but Jaakonpoika is having none of it.
Ippo Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Jaakonpoika 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.
Jaakonpoika thows a big elbow that misses.
Jaakonpoika slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaakonpoika is looking to advance position but Hammer has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Jaakonpoika tries to hold on but Hammer postures up.
Jaakonpoika is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jaakonpoika bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hammer wants to sweep here but Jaakonpoika controlling him for the moment.
Jaakonpoika trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jaakonpoika passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jaakonpoika tries to advance to mount but can't.
Jaakonpoika trying to control the position but Hammer is working away.
Jaakonpoika moves into full mount!

Jaakonpoika has hold of Hammer's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hammer manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hammer wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

Jaakonpoika is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hammer defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Hammer controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Hammer defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Hammer breaks Jaakonpoika's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Jaakonpoika is pulling down on Hammer's head. It's preventing any offense from Hammer, at least for the moment.

Jaakonpoika looking for a guillotine here but Hammer defends easily.
Hammer trying to control but Jaakonpoika is working from the bottom.
Jaakonpoika not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Jaakonpoika had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Hammer is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Jaakonpoika Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Hammer's back instead.

Jaakonpoika has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hammer has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Will Jaakonpoika go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Jaakonpoika missing with punches from the back.

Jaakonpoika has got his arm under Hammer's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Hammer has spun round into Jaakonpoika's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Jaakonpoika working a defensive guard but Hammer manages to pass into side control anyway.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jaakonpoika manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hammer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jaakonpoika tries to free his leg and advance position but Hammer is retaining full guard.
Jaakonpoika throws a strike but Hammer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Jaakonpoika working for submissions but it's allowed Hammer to get to half guard.
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.
Jaakonpoika won't allow Hammer to pass to mount.
Jaakonpoika might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jaakonpoika is controlling Hammer's position as best he can from this difficult position.

Jaakonpoika looking for submissions off his back.
Jaakonpoika makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jaakonpoika.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Jaakonpoika has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hammer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Jaakonpoika is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jaakonpoika tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Jaakonpoika throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Jaakonpoika is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hammer tries to stand but Jaakonpoika is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lalli Jaakonpoika dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Horrible takedown by Jaakonpoika or perhaps it was just good defense by Hammer which made him look bad.

Jaakonpoika bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hammer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jaakonpoika off and has taken his back!
You can see the frustration on Jaakonpoika's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Hammer is looking for the choke from the back position but Jaakonpoika is controlling his hands well.

Hammer is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jaakonpoika has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Hammer is trying to stick to Jaakonpoika's back but Jaakonpoika is turning into Hammer. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hammer's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jaakonpoika.

Jaakonpoika thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hammer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hammer pulls Jaakonpoika in close to prevent any damage.
Jaakonpoika trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Jaakonpoika avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Hammer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jaakonpoika sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jaakonpoika wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving.
Jaakonpoika sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hammer's guard.
Jaakonpoika trying to control the action but Hammer is working from the bottom.

Jaakonpoika is working for a kimura but Hammer is defending it quite comfortably.
Jaakonpoika is tying to control. Hammer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Jaakonpoika is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hammer is not content to let Jaakonpoika control the position.

Hammer manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Hammer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jaakonpoika.

Hammer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Jaakonpoika decides to pull guard.
Jaakonpoika working a defensive guard but Hammer manages to pass into side control anyway.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaakonpoika manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hammer trying to mount his opponent but Jaakonpoika defends it.

Hammer is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Jaakonpoika has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jaakonpoika trying to control but Hammer postures up.
Jaakonpoika is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hammer prevents Jaakonpoika from standing back up.
Hammer has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

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.
Hammer trying to control but Jaakonpoika is having none of it.
Jaakonpoika tries to lock up and control but Hammer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jaakonpoika is looking to get to half guard.

Hammer working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Hammer get's back to his feet.

Jaakonpoika looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jaakonpoika trying to control from half guard but Hammer is working away.
Hammer gets full guard.
Hammer keeping full guard, as Jaakonpoika tries to pass.
Jaakonpoika trying to control but Hammer is working from the bottom.

Jaakonpoika drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hammer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hammer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hammer!
Jaakonpoika is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hammer off and has taken his back!
Hammer is keeping busy.
Jaakonpoika lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Jaakonpoika.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jaakonpoika controlling from the back.
Jaakonpoika wants to control but Hammer is keeping busy.

Jaakonpoika is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hammer is defending well though. Jaakonpoika let's go of the attempt for now.
Hammer just trying to survive but Jaakonpoika is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

Jaakonpoika is looking for the choke from the back position but Hammer is controlling his hands well.
Hammer is keeping busy.

Hammer fending off the submission attempt from Jaakonpoika.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jaakonpoika lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Hammer hold on?!
Hammer is trying to break free.

Hammer showing good submission defense here.
Jaakonpoika throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Jaakonpoika trying to control momentarily.
Jaakonpoika is controlling the position but Hammer somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Lalli Jaakonpoika just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Jaakonpoika closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jaakonpoika lands in his opponent's guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jaakonpoika advances position into side control!
Hammer regains half guard.
Jaakonpoika prevents Hammer from improving his position.
Jaakonpoika wants to control but Hammer is keeping him busy.

Jaakonpoika wants to work for an arm triangle but Hammer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jaakonpoika stops Hammer from getting back to his feet.

Hammer looking for submissions off his back.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jaakonpoika tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Jaakonpoika scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jaakonpoika trying to control the action but Hammer is working from the bottom.

Jaakonpoika is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jaakonpoika is keen to just control but Hammer is a slippery customer.

Jaakonpoika is working for a kimura but Hammer is defending it quite comfortably.
Hammer is staying active underneath Jaakonpoika, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lalli Jaakonpoika showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jaakonpoika 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Lalli Jaakonpoika!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Lalli Jaakonpoika!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Lalli Jaakonpoika!

Lalli Jaakonpoika wins by unanimous decision!