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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jellal Mystogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maksim Zotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zotov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Мы расправи. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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222 lbs
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137 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jellal Mystogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maksim Zotov!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mystogan rushes Zotov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Zotov fails to land.
Mystogan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Maksim Zotov has been cut.
Mystogan stalling.
Mystogan gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mystogan postures up and lands a big shot to Zotov's brow.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mystogan throwing strikes from guard but Zotov blocks nicely.
Zotov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mystogan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zotov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zotov keeping full guard, as Mystogan tries to pass.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zotov looking to control.
Mystogan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zotov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mystogan won't allow Zotov to sweep him here.
Mystogan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mystogan is looking to work some ground and pound but Zotov has wrist control.
Mystogan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mystogan is in close to Zotov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mystogan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mystogan landing with the ground and pound.
Zotov is pulling down on Mystogan's head. It's preventing any offense from Mystogan, at least for the moment.
Zotov looking to control.
Mystogan landing some decent shots from guard.
Mystogan stopping the sweep attempt from Zotov.
Mystogan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mystogan is in close to Zotov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mystogan throws a big right hand that misses.
Zotov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mystogan scoring with some ground and pound.
Mystogan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mystogan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zotov's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zotov working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zotov 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.
Mystogan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mystogan throwing strikes but missing.
Mystogan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zotov trying to keep a closed guard but Mystogan is proving a slippery customer.
Mystogan trying to control but Zotov is working from the bottom.
Zotov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zotov working a defensive guard here.
Mystogan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mystogan won't allow Zotov to sweep him here.
Mystogan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zotov working a defensive guard here.
Mystogan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mystogan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mystogan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zotov wants to sweep but no luck.
Mystogan forces his way into half guard.
Zotov tries to roll over but Mystogan keeps him under control.
Zotov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Zotov won't allow Mystogan to pass to mount.
Mystogan is nestled in close to Zotov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mystogan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mystogan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mystogan working over Zotov with some ground and pound. Zotov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from Mystogan there.
Zotov is controlling Mystogan's trapped leg to prevent Mystogan from advancing to side control.
Zotov has hold of Mystogan's hands but Mystogan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Zotov wants to control but Mystogan is keeping busy.
Mystogan is trying to control the action in half guard but Zotov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mystogan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zotov tries to roll over but Mystogan keeps him under control.
Mystogan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zotov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zotov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Zotov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Zotov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mystogan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zotov is rocked!
Zotov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mystogan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zotov's head.
Zotov is still in real trouble! Can Mystogan finish him?
Mystogan is stalling in the full guard.
Zotov seems to have recovered his senses.
Mystogan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zotov controls Mystogan momentarily but Mystogan frees himself.
Mystogan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zotov's head.
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 Maksim Zotov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Zotov tries for a takedown but Mystogan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mystogan has managed to clinch.
Zotov misses with the head strike.
Mystogan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zotov backwards.
Zotov jumps guard but Mystogan stands there with Zotov around his waist. Zotov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mystogan has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head and Zotov goes down! Mystogan dives on top of him - Zotov manages to get guard.
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!
Mystogan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mystogan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mystogan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jellal Mystogan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mystogan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zotov's head.
Mystogan scoring with some ground and pound.
Zotov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zotov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Zotov trying to control the action but Mystogan is working from the bottom.
Zotov wants to work for an arm triangle but Mystogan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mystogan won't allow Zotov to pass to mount.
Zotov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mystogan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zotov.
Mystogan desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Mystogan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zotov can do to turn this around?
Mystogan is defending against the submission attempts here by Zotov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zotov working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Mystogan's thigh. Mystogan counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Mystogan is adopting a defensive guard.
Zotov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mystogan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zotov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mystogan manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mystogan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mystogan trying to control but Zotov is working from the bottom.
Zotov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mystogan.
Mystogan is in close to Zotov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mystogan postures up.
Zotov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zotov working a defensive guard here.
Mystogan trying to control but Zotov is working from the bottom.
Mystogan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mystogan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mystogan stands up over Zotov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zotov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mystogan cracks Zotov with a solid left hand.
Mystogan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mystogan is in close to Zotov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mystogan landing with the ground and pound.
Mystogan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mystogan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zotov's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mystogan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zotov looking for a sweep. Not yet Zotov, not yet.
Mystogan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mystogan landing some decent shots from guard.
Mystogan is working Zotov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jellal Mystogan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maksim Zotov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Mystogan stuns Zotov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mystogan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zotov.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mystogan.
Zotov gets caught napping as Mystogan dives in and scores a takedown. Zotov manages to retain guard.
Zotov trying to control the position.
Mystogan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zotov 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.
Mystogan throwing strikes from guard but Zotov blocks nicely.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mystogan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mystogan working some strikes from top position.
Mystogan distracts Zotov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mystogan stands up over Zotov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mystogan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mystogan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mystogan tries to free his leg and advance position but Zotov is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mystogan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zotov's head.
Zotov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mystogan can't escape the position.
Zotov throwing strikes but Mystogan recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Mystogan wants to get back to full guard.
Mystogan is holding on to half guard well.
Mystogan trying to control but Zotov postures up.
Zotov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mystogan defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mystogan trying to control but Zotov postures up.
Mystogan won't allow Zotov to pass to mount.
Zotov seems to be working for a kimura but Mystogan defends the submission attempt.
Mystogan is doing well to control the position and prevent Zotov from advancing to side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mystogan is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mystogan controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mystogan won't allow Zotov to pass to mount.
Maksim Zotov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zotov is trying to control the action in half guard but Mystogan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mystogan wants to improve his position but Zotov is controlling well.
Zotov trying to pass the guard but Mystogan defending well.
Zotov is working for a kimura but Mystogan is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zotov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mystogan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zotov.
Mystogan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mystogan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zotov is working away from the top position though.
Zotov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mystogan has managed to free his arm - good work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mystogan has his hands clasped together around Zotov's back. He's all about the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jellal Mystogan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mystogan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jellal Mystogan!
A victorious Jellal Mystogan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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