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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bennett Holland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Mug (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmy Mug has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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219 cm
18
346 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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225 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut |
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bennett Holland! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jimmy Mug! The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mug clinches. Mug jumps guard and drags Holland to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Mug looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Holland won't allow Mug to get back to his feet. Holland being controlled here momentarily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Holland trying to control but Mug is working from the bottom. Mug looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Holland has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Mug working for a triangle but Holland defends it easily.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Mug gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Mug lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Holland is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mug to keep the fight standing. Mug has Holland pressed against the cage, preventing Holland from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Mug is struggling to control the position. A bit of stalling here from Mug.
Mug continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up. Mug drags the fight down to the ground.
Mug is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mug has his foot on Holland's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Holland works his way back into a safe position though. Mug is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Holland presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mug is trying to break the clinch but Holland is controlling him. Mug jumps into guard, dragging Holland to the mat.
Mug looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holland is one step ahead there. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mug is on top in guard.
Mug stays in close to Holland's body and controls the position. Holland knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mug on the ground. Mug's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Mug stands up from guard. Let's bang! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Mug dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Holland enables Mug to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Holland manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Mug passes into half guard. Holland is trying to control but Mug passes into side control!
Mug content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Mug stands up and we're back to a striking position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mug rushes Holland and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Holland tries to pull guard but Mug holds him up against the cage and eventually Holland drops back down to his feet.
Mug decides to pull guard. Mug pulls Holland in to control the position. Holland trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Mug has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Holland has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. Mug scores with a shot to the side of Holland's head. Mug prevents Holland from breaking the clinch. Holland tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mug throws an elbow that misses.
Holland managing to block the knees to the body from Mug.
Mug decides to pull guard. Mug pulls Holland in close to prevent any damage. Mug is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mug has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Holland is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. This has been an exciting period of action! Holland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mug scores with a takedown into Holland's guard. Mug postures up.
Mug controlling from the top position. Holland preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Mug is pushing down on Holland's leg trying to pass to half guard. Holland is fighting to maintain full guard but Mug has managed to sneak the leg through. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Mug stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Holland to get to his feet. Mug is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Holland's half guard. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mug in particular looking to stall. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Holland is in trouble now - Mug has advanced to mount! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Mug showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Mug throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Holland tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mug is in Holland's guard. Mug is pushing down on Holland's leg trying to pass to half guard. Holland is fighting to maintain full guard but Mug has managed to sneak the leg through. Mug looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Mug decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. Mug decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mug controlling the action here. Mug passes to side control. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mug is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Holland knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mug thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Jimmy Mug has got the better of the ground game so far. Mug decides to stand up, so the ref orders Holland to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Mug shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Holland napping and manages to drive through into side control! Holland is trying to escape the position but Mug is controlling the position. Mug stands up and beckons Holland to his feet. Mug closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Holland quickly recovers to half guard.
Holland is rocked! Mug uses his free foot to push down on Holland's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Holland.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mug tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Holland is wriggling around trying to escape.
Holland wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Mug.
Mug tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Mug is landing with some decent strikes but Holland is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mug throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Mug sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Mug tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Holland is just holding on here. Mug manages to take his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Mug keeps control of the position easily here as Holland tries to buck him off.
Bennett Holland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jimmy Mug is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. More stalling from Mug.
And that's the end of the fight! Jimmy Mug comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Mug winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 24:30 Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 24:30 Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Mug!
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energy
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pop
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RATING
27% |
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