PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Devin Jaqquard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ville Ahokas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaqquard comes to the ring accompanied by Rebirthing-Skillet. Ahokas comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Älä Enää Lyö kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Devin Jaqquard
vs
Ahokas

174 cm
22
145 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

172 cm
19
145 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Devin Jaqquard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ville Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahokas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ahokas lands a jab to the nose.
Jaqquard misses with a body shot.
Ahokas 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.
Jaqquard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ahokas loads up on a big right hand but Jaqquard slips the punch.
Ahokas fails to land with a series of punches.
Ahokas misses the shot to the body.
Ahokas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jaqquard.
A punch combination from Jaqquard misses.
Jaqquard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Ahokas.
Jaqquard throws a jab when Ahokas was well out of range.
Ahokas takes a swing at Jaqquard's ribcage but misses.
Ahokas throws a hook but Jaqquard blocks it.
Jaqquard on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Ahokas misses its intended target.
Jaqquard throwing a counter right hand but Ahokas manages to avoid it.
Jaqquard throws a looping overhand right but Ahokas ducks down to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaqquard moves forwards but Ahokas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jaqquard tests Ahokas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ahokas throws a body punch but Jaqquard moves out of range.
Ahokas misses with a looping left.
Jaqquard looks to land a combination but Ahokas avoids it well.
Ahokas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jaqquard slips under a jab.
Jaqquard has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Montreal Elite Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Jaqquard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaqquard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ahokas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ahokas tests Jaqquard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jaqquard moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ahokas misses with a looping left.
Jaqquard throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaqquard connects with a looping right hand.
Ville Ahokas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahokas scores with a nice head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Jaqquard misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jaqquard.
Jaqquard misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Ahokas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jaqquard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jaqquard slips under a jab from Ahokas.
Ahokas lands a slapping body shot.
Jaqquard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jaqquard tries to score with a low kick but Ahokas moves his leg out of the way.
Ahokas just misses with a punch to the body.
Jaqquard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ahokas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaqquard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ahokas.
Jaqquard throws a body punch but Ahokas moves out of range.
Ahokas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ville Ahokas will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jaqquard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahokas.
Jaqquard swinging wildly here.
Ahokas throws a shot to the body.
Ahokas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jaqquard lands an overhand right.

Jaqquard shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ahokas napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ahokas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jaqquard fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ahokas trying to remain calm as Jaqquard controls from the top position.

Jaqquard goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ahokas rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jaqquard's guard! Nice work there by Ahokas!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahokas won't allow Jaqquard to sweep him here.
Jaqquard on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jaqquard tries to get out of the position.
Jaqquard controlling Ahokas's posture.
Jaqquard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Jaqquard seems to be working for a kimura but Ahokas defends the submission attempt.
Jaqquard not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas trying to control here.
Jaqquard wants to pass the guard but Ahokas is defending well.
Ahokas is refusing to be controlled, as Jaqquard sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jaqquard is thwarting Ahokas's attempts to control the position.
Jaqquard wants to take a breather but Ahokas is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devin Jaqquard dominated that second round.
That's time! Jaqquard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ahokas throws a right and a left that Jaqquard avoids nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jaqquard is defended easily by Ahokas.
Jaqquard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jaqquard jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A slow jab from Jaqquard misses its intended target.
Jaqquard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahokas manages to avoid it.
Ahokas misses with a hook.
Jaqquard feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahokas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jaqquard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A leg kick checked by Ahokas.
Jaqquard throws a body punch but Ahokas moves out of range.
Ahokas throws a lazy uppercut
and Jaqquard counters with a left and a right that stings Ahokas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaqquard slips a jab from Ahokas.
Ahokas scores with a sloppy right hand. Jaqquard should have avoided that one.
Ahokas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jaqquard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Devin Jaqquard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaqquard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jaqquard tries to bum rush Ahokas with a series of wild strikes but Ahokas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jaqquard scores with a jab to the head.

It looks like Ville Ahokas has been cut.

Jaqquard gets the takedown into side control.

Jaqquard is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ahokas has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jaqquard in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jaqquard moves into full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaqquard tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jaqquard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ahokas can do to turn this around?
Jaqquard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ahokas is looking to escape.
Jaqquard thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Devin Jaqquard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jaqquard wants to control the pace but Ahokas is squirming around nicely.
Jaqquard looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devin Jaqquard clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ville Ahokas's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Ahokas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jaqquard tries to counter with a takedown but Ahokas is quick to defend against it.
Jaqquard works the jab nicely.
Jaqquard throws a jab but it's blocked by Ahokas.
Jaqquard ducks under a wild hook from Ahokas.
Ahokas throws a hook but Jaqquard avoids it easily.
Jaqquard staying out of range there.
Jaqquard scores with a jab. Ahokas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jaqquard clobbers Ahokas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jaqquard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jaqquard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ahokas. That did some damage!
Jaqquard scores with a nice strike.
A big left from Ahokas misses.
Devin Jaqquard is winning the standup battle so far.
Ahokas misses with a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Ahokas as Jaqquard shoots in.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ahokas! But no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaqquard 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.
Ahokas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jaqquard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahokas misses with an uppercut
enabling Jaqquard to counter with a crisp jab.
Jaqquard takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ahokas lands a nice shot that snaps Jaqquard's head back.
Jaqquard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ahokas misses with a series of wild punches.
Ahokas staying out of range there.
Ahokas connects with a crisp jab.
Ahokas throws an off balance right hand

and Jaqquard counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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!
Jaqquard moves nicely into side control.
Jaqquard wants to control but Ahokas is keeping him busy.
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.
Jaqquard tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaqquard connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ahokas some visible discomfort.
Jaqquard tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ahokas tries to bench press Jaqquard off him but Jaqquard keeps the position.
Jaqquard lands an elbow.
Jaqquard just content to control the position.
Jaqquard looks up at the clock and then as Ahokas takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jaqquard smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

Jaqquard goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ahokas has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jaqquard but great work by Ahokas.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahokas working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devin Jaqquard had his way with Ville Ahokas in that round.
The cut man is working on Ville Ahokas's cut.
That's time! Jaqquard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Jaqquard throws a hook to the side of Ahokas's head but Ahokas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ahokas misses with a wild combination.
Ahokas looks to land a left hand but Jaqquard moved out of range nicely.
Jaqquard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ahokas.
Jaqquard throws a jab when Ahokas was well out of range.
Ahokas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ahokas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jaqquard manages to avoid it.
Jaqquard misses with an uppercut
enabling Ahokas to counter with a crisp jab.
Ahokas misses with a body shot.
Jaqquard throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahokas throws out a loose jab but Jaqquard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahokas lands a head shot.
Jaqquard cracks Ahokas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ahokas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jaqquard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ahokas scrambles back to his feet.
A combination from Ahokas does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahokas checks a leg kick.
Ahokas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ahokas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jaqquard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ahokas checks a leg kick.
Ahokas throws out a counter right but Jaqquard avoids it with no problem.
Jaqquard lands a right hook to the body.
Jaqquard shoots for a takedown but Ahokas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ahokas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jaqquard lands with a good body shot.
Ahokas pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jaqquard back to the ropes. Ahokas follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Jaqquard scores with a takedown into Ahokas's guard.
Ville Ahokas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ahokas is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaqquard slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jaqquard trying to control but Ahokas is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaqquard slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jaqquard lands an elbow.
Jaqquard cracks Ahokas with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jaqquard misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Jaqquard creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ahokas sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jaqquard 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.
Ahokas stops Jaqquard from passing to mount.
Devin Jaqquard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jaqquard advances to full mount.

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 Devin Jaqquard.
Well Jaqquard 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 49:46
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 49:46
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devin Jaqquard!
Devin Jaqquard took some time post fight to say the following; 'Coming in I knew I had to sharpen my hands and my striking D. Ville is the best striker I have faced so far, and I knew I was in a long night if I didn't focus on training. Im glad it payed off. So thankful for World Combat for this chance! '.