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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jani Ketola Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Johnstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ray Johnstone told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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175 lbs
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173 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
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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
4 - 2 - 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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ray Johnstone!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnstone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ketola Jr jabs at Johnstone's body.
Ketola Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Johnstone clinches.
Johnstone gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Johnstone tries to free his leg and advance position but Ketola Jr is retaining full guard.
Ketola Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnstone.
Johnstone slips nicely into half guard.
Johnstone winds up and cracks Ketola Jr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ketola Jr looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnstone is working for a submission of some sort.
Johnstone 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.
Johnstone trying to mount his opponent but Ketola Jr defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnstone is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ketola Jr won't allow Johnstone to pass to mount.
Johnstone is looking for a kimura here.
Ketola Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Ketola Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ketola Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnstone.
Ketola Jr tries to roll over but Johnstone keeps him under control.
Johnstone seems to be working for a kimura but Ketola Jr defends the submission attempt.
Ketola Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ketola Jr is trying to stand back up but Johnstone is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ketola Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Johnstone wants to free his trapped foot but Ketola Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Johnstone wants to control but Ketola Jr is keeping him busy.
Johnstone looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ketola Jr tries to roll over but Johnstone keeps him under control.
Johnstone looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnstone is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ketola Jr sees it coming and defends easily.
Johnstone is working for a kimura but Ketola Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ketola Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ketola Jr looking for a guillotine here but Johnstone defends easily.
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 Jani Ketola Jr will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Johnstone gets a double leg takedown into Ketola Jr's guard.
Ketola Jr looking for a guillotine here but Johnstone defends easily.
Johnstone must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ketola Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnstone manages to get himself to full guard.
Ketola Jr works a leg free and moves into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnstone tries to roll over but Ketola Jr keeps him under control.
Ketola Jr is trying to work for a kimura but Johnstone is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnstone works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ketola Jr looking to pass the guard.
Johnstone has his foot on Ketola Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ketola Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Ketola Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ketola Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnstone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnstone looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ketola Jr passes into side control.
Johnstone wants to control but Ketola Jr postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnstone tries to buck Ketola Jr off but Ketola Jr is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ketola Jr is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johnstone has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ketola Jr grinds an elbow into Johnstone's temple.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ketola Jr works to advance to full mount. Johnstone defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Ketola Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Johnstone is looking to escape.
Ketola Jr looking to secure an arm triangle but Johnstone defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ketola Jr avoids the attempt from Johnstone to control.
Johnstone can't escape the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnstone can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ketola Jr looking to finish with strikes here!
Ketola Jr trying to control but Johnstone is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnstone tries to reverse the position but Ketola Jr maintains control.
Johnstone is squirming around, avoiding Ketola Jr's attempts to control the action.
Johnstone is looking to improve his position but Ketola Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Ketola Jr blocks Johnstone's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Ketola Jr unloads with some shots from mount but Johnstone bucks and avoids them well.
Johnstone really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ketola Jr throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Johnstone because Ketola Jr loaded up on that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ketola Jr working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Johnstone tries to hold on but Ketola Jr postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jani Ketola Jr dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Johnstone shoots in for a double leg but Ketola Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnstone closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Johnstone cracks Ketola Jr with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ketola Jr takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Johnstone prevents Ketola Jr from escaping the position.
Johnstone is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ketola Jr has escaped the position, nice work there.
Johnstone tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ketola Jr regains half guard.
Johnstone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnstone is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ketola Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnstone.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ketola Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ketola Jr is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Johnstone frees his head nicely. Oh but Ketola Jr has switched to an armbar! Johnstone is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jani Ketola Jr!
Post fight, Jani Ketola Jr stared into the camera and said 'Im gonna win and keep this belt a loong looong time nigga! '.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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