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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Khadaffy Janjalani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeorge Johanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Janjalani comes to the cage accompanied by The Final Bell. Johanson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ain't No Grave- Johnny Cash. Jeorge Johanson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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178 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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185 cm
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180 lbs
16 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
Very strong |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Khadaffy Janjalani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeorge Johanson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Janjalani thuds a left hand into Johanson's body.
A lazy body kick from Janjalani
and Johanson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick misses from Johanson.
Johanson blocks a low kick nicely.
Johanson shoots in and bounces Janjalani off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Janjalani is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johanson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Janjalani looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Janjalani working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Johanson has passed into half guard!
Johanson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Janjalani has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johanson is working away from the top position though.
Johanson content to control rather than advance.
Janjalani is looking to improve his position.
Janjalani moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Janjalani working a defensive guard here.
Janjalani looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Johanson passes into half guard.
Johanson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Janjalani is trying to maintain the position but Johanson is very close to passing his half guard.
Janjalani is looking to get back to full guard here but Johanson has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janjalani tries to bench press Johanson off him but Johanson keeps the position.
Johanson controlling from side mount.
Janjalani is looking for a sweep.
Janjalani tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Johanson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Janjalani is trying to escape the mount.
Johanson trying to control but Janjalani is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Janjalani is in all sorts of trouble here.
Janjalani tries to hold on but Johanson postures up.
Janjalani can't escape the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
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 Khadaffy Janjalani will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Johanson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Janjalani.
Nice body kick there by Johanson.
Johanson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Janjalani digs a good hook to Johanson's body.
Janjalani has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Johanson.
Johanson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Janjalani pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johanson throws a nice head kick!
Janjalani avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Janjalani just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Johanson. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johanson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jeorge Johanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Janjalani throws a sloppy head kick and Johanson moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johanson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johanson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Janjalani slips under a jab.
Johanson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Janjalani.
Johanson connects with a single shot there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johanson.
Johanson tries to clinch but Janjalani is having none of it.
Johanson with a hook.
Janjalani takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Johanson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Janjalani throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jeorge Johanson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johanson clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johanson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Johanson.
Johanson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Janjalani jumps guard.
Janjalani looking to control.
Janjalani is looking for a triangle but Johanson pushes his legs off easily.
Janjalani has an active guard here but Johanson has managed to pass into half guard.
Janjalani wants to improve his position but Johanson is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johanson content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Janjalani wants to improve his position but Johanson is controlling well.
Janjalani trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Johanson seems content to control.
Janjalani is looking to control Johanson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Janjalani avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jeorge Johanson wasn't active enough on the ground.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johanson.
Johanson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Janjalani moves out of range as Johanson strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Johanson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johanson.
Johanson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Janjalani if he has to take too many more of those.
Johanson lands 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!
Johanson scores with a jab. Janjalani acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Janjalani has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Johanson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Janjalani misses with a kick to the body.
Johanson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Johanson controls the position from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeorge Johanson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Janjalani throws a head kick that misses.
Johanson throws a right and a left that Janjalani avoids nicely.
Johanson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johanson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Janjalani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Johanson tenderised Janjalani's leg. Janjalani is trying to keep his angry face on.
Janjalani takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Janjalani throws a body kick the misses
and Johanson counters with a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johanson defending well as Janjalani loads up on a big left hand.
Johanson throws a head kick that misses.
Johanson scores with a jab. Janjalani acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johanson misses with a series of wild punches.
Johanson missing with a left hand there. Janjalani was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johanson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Johanson ducks under a wild hook from Janjalani.
Johanson is looking to clinch.
Johanson scores with a jab.
A head kick misses from Johanson.
Johanson throws a leg kick but Janjalani checks it.
Janjalani checks a leg kick.
Johanson misses with a kick to the body.
Johanson lands with a hook. Janjalani tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Janjalani moves away from the strike by Johanson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johanson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Janjalani is trying to defend but Johanson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Janjalani trying to control here.
Janjalani is looking for a sweep. Johanson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Janjalani trying to control here.
Jeorge Johanson has got the better of the ground game so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Janjalani actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janjalani looking for submissions off his back.
Janjalani wants to get back to full guard but Johanson has mounted him!
Janjalani really wants to buck Johanson off and get back to his feet.
Johanson controlling his opponent.
Janjalani tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johanson content just to control the position here.
Janjalani regains half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Janjalani wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeorge Johanson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johanson 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeorge Johanson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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