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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jellal Mystogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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222 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jellal Mystogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hank Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Holmes.
Mystogan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Holmes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mystogan can pounce on him.
Holmes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holmes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mystogan.
Mystogan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mystogan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Holmes wants to clinch.
Mystogan connects with a right hand. Holmes shakes it off.
Nice body kick there by Mystogan.
Mystogan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Holmes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mystogan gets a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mystogan lands a right hand.
Come on Mystogan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mystogan scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Mystogan.
Holmes stalling in the clinch but Mystogan improves position.
Mystogan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Holmes is keeping busy.
Holmes has a couple of punches blocked by Mystogan.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mystogan.
Mystogan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Hank Holmes has been cut.
Holmes looking to slow down the pace here.
Holmes looks winded!
Holmes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mystogan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Holmes working aggressively here.
Holmes drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Holmes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mystogan.
Mystogan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Holmes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mystogan tries to free his leg and advance position but Holmes is retaining full guard.
Holmes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mystogan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mystogan throws a big right hand that misses.
Mystogan lands a couple of digs.
Mystogan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mystogan trying to control but Holmes is working from the bottom.
Holmes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mystogan wants to control from the top but Holmes keeps moving.
Mystogan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mystogan connects with a couple of short punches.
Holmes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Holmes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mystogan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Holmes has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Team Finland. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Mystogan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mystogan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mystogan chips away with some ground and pound.
Holmes wants to sweep but no luck.
Holmes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mystogan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mystogan distracts Holmes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mystogan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mystogan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Holmes looking for a sweep. Not yet Holmes, not yet.
Mystogan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mystogan looking to sit in guard and control but Holmes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mystogan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Holmes's guard.
Mystogan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Holmes's head.
Mystogan connects with a couple of short punches.
Mystogan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Holmes's head.
Holmes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mystogan is one step ahead there.
Mystogan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holmes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Holmes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jellal Mystogan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hank Holmes's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Holmes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Holmes is looking to clinch.
Mystogan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Holmes misses with a double jab
and Mystogan counters with a nice leg kick.
Mystogan doesn't manage to clinch there - Holmes circles away.
Holmes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mystogan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mystogan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mystogan looks for a takedown but Holmes sprawls well.
Nice body punch from Mystogan.
Holmes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mystogan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Holmes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mystogan somewhat.
Mystogan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Holmes holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes throws a punch but it's blocked by Mystogan.
Holmes has a couple of punches blocked by Mystogan.
Holmes leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mystogan throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Mystogan fails to land.
Mystogan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Holmes prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jellal Mystogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holmes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mystogan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mystogan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Holmes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mystogan looking for a takedown.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Holmes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Holmes fails to land.
Holmes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mystogan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Holmes's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Holmes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mystogan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Holmes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mystogan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Holmes.
Mystogan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Holmes working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holmes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holmes tries to work over Mystogan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mystogan scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Holmes fails to land.
Mystogan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes digs a right hand underneath Mystogan's ribcage. Mystogan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mystogan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mystogan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Holmes.
Mystogan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Holmes avoids it.
Mystogan pushes Holmes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Holmes is breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mystogan.
Mystogan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Holmes prevents a body shot from Mystogan.
Jellal Mystogan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mystogan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mystogan lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Mystogan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holmes working aggressively here.
Holmes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holmes tries a body shot but Mystogan blocks it.
Mystogan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Holmes up against the cage.
Holmes has a couple of punches blocked by Mystogan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Holmes.
Mystogan tries to score a body lock takedown but Holmes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mystogan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Holmes has a couple of punches blocked by Mystogan.
Holmes working aggressively here.
Mystogan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Holmes is defending well.
Holmes tries to throw a body punch but Mystogan avoids it by throwing Holmes back against the cage.
Mystogan wants to stall.
A short uppercut from Holmes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mystogan can't find room to land a body shot as Holmes controls the action.
Holmes misses with a body punch.
Holmes is leaning against Mystogan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Holmes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mystogan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hank Holmes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hank Holmes's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Mystogan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Holmes at a distance.
Mystogan slips a jab and a cross from Holmes.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mystogan.
Holmes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holmes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mystogan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Holmes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mystogan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Holmes.
Mystogan takes a shot to the head.
Mystogan blocking some punches.
Holmes letting Mystogan take a breather here.
Mystogan misses with a punch on the inside.
Mystogan tries a knee to the head but Holmes blocks it.
Holmes pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mystogan looking to stall.
Mystogan throws a head punch that misses.
Mystogan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mystogan looking to throw knees to the head but Holmes is blocking nicely.
Mystogan blocks an uppercut.
Mystogan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mystogan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Holmes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A shot in the inside from Mystogan.
Holmes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holmes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holmes lands a nice uppercut.
Holmes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holmes has a couple of punches blocked by Mystogan.
Mystogan landing knees to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mystogan gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Holmes regains guard.
Mystogan with a flurry of punches that miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holmes has Mystogan pulled in close to control his posture.
Mystogan cracks Holmes with a solid left hand.
Holmes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holmes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mystogan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Holmes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Holmes wants to free his trapped foot but Mystogan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mystogan is looking for a sweep. Holmes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jellal Mystogan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mystogan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Mystogan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Holmes moves into full mount! Mystogan won't be happy about that!
Holmes thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Holmes trying to control but Mystogan is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mystogan tries to reverse the position but Holmes maintains control.
Mystogan is working hard here to advance position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holmes misses with a head shot.
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 Jellal Mystogan.
I think Mystogan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jellal Mystogan!
Jellal Mystogan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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FIGHT
RATING
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