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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jan Janssen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Susikasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Janssen comes to the cage accompanied by DJ Madman - Meisje zo lelijk als de nacht . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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176 cm
25
181 lbs
11 - 13 - 0 |
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180 cm
30
178 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jan Janssen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Susikasi! The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Some wild striking there from Susikasi.
Janssen looks to score with a jab to the body but Susikasi is just out of range. Some wild striking there from Janssen.
Susikasi looks to score with a jab to the body but Janssen is just out of range. Nice sprawl there from Janssen as Susikasi shoots in. Susikasi misses with a hook
and Janssen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Susikasi controlling the position. Janssen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Susikasi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Susikasi keeping full guard, as Janssen tries to pass. Susikasi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Janssen is aware though and is defending well. Susikasi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Janssen defends well. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Susikasi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Janssen defends it easily. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Susikasi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Janssen. Susikasi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Janssen defends well. Janssen throwing strikes from guard but Susikasi blocks nicely. Susikasi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Janssen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Janssen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Janssen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Janssen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Janssen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Janssen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Susikasi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Susikasi trying to keep a closed guard but Janssen is proving a slippery customer.
Janssen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Janssen trying to control the position from guard on top but Susikasi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jan Janssen wasn't doing enough on the ground. Susikasi misses with an uppercut. Janssen saw that one coming. Susikasi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Susikasi slips under a jab. 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! Janssen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Susikasi. Susikasi lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A swing and a miss from Janssen. Susikasi has a takedown stuffed. Janssen digs a good body shot into Susikasi's ribs. Susikasi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
so Janssen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Susikasi trying to control the position.
Janssen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Susikasi works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Susikasi tries to land a sweep but no joy. Janssen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Susikasi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Janssen has managed to get both his arms back between Susikasi's legs - danger averted. Susikasi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Janssen is looking to control Susikasi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Janssen avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Susikasi not landing any meaningful shots this time. Susikasi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Susikasi throwing shots but Janssen is blocking nicely. Susikasi wants to control but Janssen is keeping him busy. Janssen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Susikasi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Janssen wants to get back to full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jan Janssen will probably get the nod. That's time! Janssen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Susikasi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Janssen.
Janssen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Susikasi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Susikasi misses. Susikasi ducks right into an uppercut from Janssen. A jab lands there for Janssen. Susikasi shoots in looking for a takedown but Janssen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Susikasi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Susikasi scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Susikasi misses with a looping left. Susikasi throws a poor cross that misses
and Janssen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Janssen. Janssen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Susikasi's head. Susikasi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Janssen throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Susikasi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Janssen. Susikasi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Janssen with a flurry of punches that miss. Janssen landing with the ground and pound. Janssen distracts Susikasi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Susikasi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Janssen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Janssen connects with a couple of short punches. Susikasi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Janssen defends well. Janssen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Susikasi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Janssen has managed to get both his arms back between Susikasi's legs - danger averted. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Susikasi is breathing heavily. Janssen lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Janssen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Susikasi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Janssen defends well. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Susikasi 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. Susikasi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Janssen trying to control but Susikasi is working from the bottom. Janssen with a flurry of punches that miss. Susikasi tries to land a sweep but no joy. Janssen scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Janssen wants to control from the top but Susikasi keeps moving. Janssen is working Susikasi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Susikasi wants to sweep here but Janssen controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Janssen lands a couple of digs.
Susikasi is rocked! Jan Janssen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Janssen lands a couple of decent looking shots. Susikasi is still in real trouble! Can Janssen finish him? Janssen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Janssen arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Susikasi's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jan Janssen! During a confident post fight interview, Jan Janssen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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