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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marlo Mouzone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jussi Viitalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Viitalainen's choice of entrance music: Seasons In The Abyss . Marlo Mouzone could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jussi Viitalainen's chin.
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222 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marlo Mouzone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jussi Viitalainen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viitalainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mouzone looks to land a left hand but Viitalainen moved out of range nicely.
Mouzone drives through with a takedown into Viitalainen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Viitalainen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mouzone prevents Viitalainen from getting back to his feet.
Viitalainen trying to control the position.
Mouzone wants to control from the top but Viitalainen keeps moving.
Viitalainen pushes Mouzone off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viitalainen slaps away a takedown attempt from Mouzone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jussi Viitalainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mouzone misses with a series of wild punches.
Mouzone misses with a looping right.
Mouzone throws a predictable looking body shot
and Viitalainen counters with a good low kick that Mouzone was not able to check.
Mouzone misses with a double jab
and Viitalainen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mouzone's knee momentarily.
Viitalainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mouzone.
Viitalainen avoids the body shot from Mouzone.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mouzone misses with a shot to the body
and Viitalainen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Marlo Mouzone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mouzone walks into a left hand.
Mouzone takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mouzone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Viitalainen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mouzone is defended easily by Viitalainen.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Viitalainen - that will leave a mark!
Mouzone is breathing heavily.
Viitalainen lands with a kick to the temple. Mouzone shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mouzone tries for a takedown but Viitalainen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marlo Mouzone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Viitalainen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mouzone throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Viitalainen counters with a leg kick.
Viitalainen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mouzone's calf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viitalainen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mouzone crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Viitalainen - the referee stops the clock and Mouzone gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Viitalainen. Mouzone manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Viitalainen stuffs the takedown attempt from Mouzone. Mouzone gets slowly back to his feet.
Viitalainen throws a head kick that Mouzone semi-blocks.
Viitalainen throws a leg kick which misses Mouzone's front leg but catches the back leg as Mouzone tries to avoid it.
Viitalainen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Viitalainen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mouzone's defenses.
Mouzone looking for a takedown.
Viitalainen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mouzone up against the cage.
Viitalainen working Mouzone over with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mouzone trying to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Viitalainen.
A head punch on the inside from Mouzone fails to land.
Viitalainen lands an elbow that stopped Mouzone in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Marlo Mouzone has been cut.
Mouzone tries to pull guard but Viitalainen won't allow it.
Viitalainen keeps control of Mouzone as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mouzone tries to pull guard but Viitalainen holds him up against the cage and eventually Mouzone drops back down to his feet.
Viitalainen landing knees to the head.
Viitalainen avoiding damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Viitalainen lands an elbow inside.
Viitalainen lands a nice elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jussi Viitalainen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marlo Mouzone's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mouzone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Viitalainen is fending him off so far but Mouzone persists. Nope, Viitalainen circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice shot by Viitalainen.
Mouzone throws a nice looking combination but Viitalainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mouzone blocks a head kick by Viitalainen.
A shot to the liver by Viitalainen. Beautiful body shot.
Viitalainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mouzone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick from Viitalainen lands but Mouzone takes it in his stride.
Mouzone misses with a lunging right hand
and Viitalainen counters with a nice body kick.
Viitalainen feints and then cracks Mouzone's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mouzone down.
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!
Mouzone misses with a combination
and Viitalainen counters with an outside leg kick.
Viitalainen misses with a two punch combination.
Jussi Viitalainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viitalainen connects with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mouzone throws a big shot that misses.
Mouzone throws a right hand that Viitalainen ducks under and follows up with a left that Viitalainen also avoids with ease.
Mouzone on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Viitalainen. Viitalainen obviously looking to wear him down.
Mouzone loads up on a big right hand but Viitalainen slips the punch.
Viitalainen slips a jab from Mouzone.
Viitalainen thuds his right hand into Mouzone's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Viitalainen misses with a head kick.
Viitalainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mouzone is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Viitalainen's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A solid leg kick lands there for Viitalainen.
Viitalainen connects with a leg kick. Mouzone looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mouzone is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Viitalainen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's two 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!
Viitalainen connects with a body shot that sends Mouzone's belly button to the back.
Mouzone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mouzone decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Viitalainen kicks Mouzone off and gets back to his feet.
Viitalainen throws a head kick but Mouzone moves out of range.
Mouzone misses with a shot to the body
and Viitalainen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Viitalainen.
Viitalainen lands an elbow inside.
Viitalainen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Viitalainen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viitalainen lands a damaging elbow.
Viitalainen scores with a knee to the head.
Viitalainen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A frustrated look appears on Mouzone's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mouzone tries to score a body lock takedown but Viitalainen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Knees in the clinch landing for Viitalainen.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Viitalainen.
Viitalainen is stalling here.
Viitalainen lands an elbow inside.
Viitalainen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Viitalainen lands an elbow inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viitalainen stalling against the cage.
A body shot lands from Viitalainen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viitalainen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mouzone takes an elbow to the temple.
Viitalainen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Viitalainen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mouzone's defenses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Viitalainen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Viitalainen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mouzone backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jussi Viitalainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marlo Mouzone's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Viitalainen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mouzone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A swing and a miss from Mouzone.
Viitalainen keeps Mouzone at a distance using the push kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Viitalainen!
Mouzone lands a nice hook to Viitalainen's body. Viitalainen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mouzone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Viitalainen.
Viitalainen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mouzone's calf.
A thudding body kick lands there by Viitalainen!
Viitalainen throws a leg kick which misses Mouzone's front leg but catches the back leg as Mouzone tries to avoid it.
Viitalainen scores with a nice strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viitalainen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Viitalainen lands a head kick. Mouzone smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Viitalainen.
Mouzone misses with a hook. Viitalainen ducked under it nicely.
Viitalainen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A telegraphed right hand from Mouzone misses the target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Viitalainen. That's going to slow Mouzone down.
Mouzone misses with the combination.
Viitalainen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Viitalainen scores with a spinning back kick!
Viitalainen doesn't manage to clinch there - Mouzone circles away.
Mouzone will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mouzone will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Viitalainen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Marlo Mouzone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mouzone takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mouzone takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Viitalainen lands with a kick to the temple. Mouzone shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A nice inside leg kick there by Viitalainen. That's going to slow Mouzone down.
Viitalainen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mouzone's head.
Mouzone misses with a double jab
and Viitalainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mouzone on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Viitalainen connects with an inside leg kick.
Viitalainen connects with a leg kick. Mouzone looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Viitalainen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mouzone on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mouzone shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Viitalainen sprawls well. Viitalainen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mouzone gets slowly back to his feet.
Jussi Viitalainen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marlo Mouzone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viitalainen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Viitalainen cracks Mouzone with an open hand slap.
Mouzone throws a big shot that misses.
Viitalainen lands a leg kick that knocks Mouzone off balance momentarily.
Mouzone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mouzone closes the distance and clinches up with Viitalainen, looking for a takedown. Mouzone pushes Viitalainen against the cage but Viitalainen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Viitalainen lunges at Mouzone with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mouzone's hand.
Viitalainen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Viitalainen lands with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viitalainen connects with a single shot there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Viitalainen, right into the meat.
Viitalainen lands a jab to Mouzone's midsection.
Viitalainen lands a jab to the head.
Viitalainen scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Viitalainen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mouzone tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mouzone. Viitalainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Viitalainen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mouzone scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mouzone working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jussi Viitalainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Viitalainen 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jussi Viitalainen!
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