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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jani Ketola Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maik Taison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maik Taison is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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178 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jani Ketola Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maik Taison!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taison shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ketola Jr pinned against the cage. Ketola Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Taison is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ketola Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ketola Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taison moves away.
Taison shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ketola Jr defends it nicely.
Jani Ketola Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maik Taison.
Taison looks gassed!
Taison tries for a takedown but Ketola Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Taison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ketola Jr looks for a takedown but Taison sprawls well.
Taison shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ketola Jr but Ketola Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice sprawl there from Ketola Jr as Taison shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ketola Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Taison defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ketola Jr.
Ketola Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Ketola Jr.
Ketola Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Taison.
Ketola Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Taison is just out of range.
Ketola Jr takes a swing at Taison's ribcage but misses.
Taison closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ketola Jr circles away.
Ketola Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taison.
Ketola Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Ketola Jr tries for a takedown but Taison sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taison misses with a takedown attempt - Ketola Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Taison shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ketola Jr defends it nicely.
Ketola Jr is looking to wear down Taison with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ketola Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Taison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ketola Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ketola Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taison shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ketola Jr but Ketola Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ketola Jr misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ketola Jr throws a jab when Taison was well out of range.
Taison with a poor takedown
letting Ketola Jr counter with a right hand.
Taison takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ketola Jr throws a body punch but Taison moves out of range.
Taison slips under a jab from Ketola Jr.
Ketola Jr leaves Taison with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ketola Jr misses with a body shot.
Taison shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ketola Jr pinned against the cage. Ketola Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jab, jab by Ketola Jr - just one landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ketola Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taison.
Ketola Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Taison.
Ketola Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ketola Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taison manages to avoid it.
Taison shoots in but Ketola Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Taison.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice takedown defense from Taison. No joy for Ketola Jr on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jani Ketola Jr 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.
Taison has his takedown stuffed
and Ketola Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taison misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ketola Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Taison is defended easily by Ketola Jr.
Jani Ketola Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maik Taison.
Ketola Jr connects with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ketola Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Taison shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ketola Jr as he jumps to the side.
Nice sprawl there from Ketola Jr as Taison shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ketola Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Taison is just out of range.
Taison avoids the body shot from Ketola Jr.
Ketola Jr thows a body shot but no joy.
Ketola Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maik Taison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ketola Jr misses with an uppercut
and Taison decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ketola Jr's guard.
Taison won't allow Ketola Jr to sweep him here.
Ketola Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Taison missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Taison with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ketola Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ketola Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taison landing with the ground and pound.
Taison throwing strikes from guard but Ketola Jr blocks nicely.
Ketola Jr lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Taison!
Taison flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Taison really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ketola Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Taison is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Taison reaches up and holds on to Ketola Jr to control the position.
Taison trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taison really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ketola Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Taison wants to hold on but Ketola Jr pushes him away.
Ketola Jr misses with a head shot.
Taison is looking to improve his position but Ketola Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Ketola Jr 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.
Ketola Jr looking to finish with strikes here!
Taison avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ketola Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taison tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Taison wants to get back to his feet.
Ketola Jr throwing strikes here but Taison is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Ketola Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Taison is trying to stand up.
Ketola Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Taison is looking to escape.
Taison is trying to stand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ketola Jr trying to control but Taison is having none of it.
Taison tries to buck Ketola Jr off but he can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Maik Taison will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nice shot by Ketola Jr.
Taison shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ketola Jr sprawls well. Ketola Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Taison gets slowly back to his feet.
Taison shoots and misses
and Ketola Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Ketola Jr as he connects with a hook.
Taison will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jani Ketola Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maik Taison.
Ketola Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taison.
Ketola Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Taison is just out of range.
Ketola Jr throws a sloppy body shot
and Taison counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ketola Jr!
Ketola Jr in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taison working away from the top, dropping strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ketola Jr regains half guard.
Taison throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taison seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Taison missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Taison winds up and cracks Ketola Jr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ketola Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Taison lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ketola Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Taison trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Taison must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ketola Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Taison got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ketola Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Taison has managed to get both his arms back between Ketola Jr's legs - danger averted.
Taison landing some decent shots from guard.
Ketola Jr has momentary wrist control but Taison slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ketola Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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!
Ketola Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Taison is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Taison lands a couple of elbows.
Taison content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ketola Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Taison defends well.
Taison lands a couple of elbows.
Ketola Jr 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.
Ketola Jr has momentary wrist control but Taison slips an elbow through the middle.
Taison throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ketola Jr is working an open guard so Taison takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Ketola Jr. No joy for Taison on that attempt.
Ketola Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ketola Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Taison has his takedown stuffed
and Ketola Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Ketola Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ketola Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Taison counters with a shoot takedown. Ketola Jr fights it but they end up in guard.
Taison throwing strikes from guard but Ketola Jr blocks nicely.
Ketola Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taison gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taison missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taison throwing strikes but missing.
Taison throwing strikes from guard but Ketola Jr blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taison connects with a couple of short punches.
Ketola Jr has his foot on Taison's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taison works his way back into a safe position though.
Ketola Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taison.
Taison lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Taison with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ketola Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Taison is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taison working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ketola Jr's head.
Ketola Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taison.
Taison working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ketola Jr's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maik Taison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Taison 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Maik Taison!
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