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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Kolmiokuristus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marlo Mouzone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kolmiokuristus's entrance music is bad boy - cascada. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 cm
24
214 lbs
16 - 10 - 0 |
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190 cm
27
219 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kolmiokuristus! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marlo Mouzone! The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mouzone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mouzone misses the jab. A nice combination there by Mouzone.
It looks like Kalle Kolmiokuristus has been cut. Kolmiokuristus blocks a jab. Mouzone lands with a right hand. Kolmiokuristus slips a jab and a cross from Mouzone.
Kolmiokuristus feints and as Mouzone raises his hands in defense, Kolmiokuristus changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Kolmiokuristus throws a big right hand that misses. Mouzone trying to control the position.
Kolmiokuristus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Kolmiokuristus trying to control but Mouzone is working from the bottom. Kolmiokuristus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kolmiokuristus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Kolmiokuristus tries to free his leg and advance position but Mouzone is retaining full guard. Mouzone managing to control the position. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Kolmiokuristus works over Mouzone with some ground and pound from guard. Kolmiokuristus distracts Mouzone with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Kolmiokuristus throwing strikes from guard but Mouzone blocks nicely. Mouzone wants to sweep but no luck. Kolmiokuristus content to stall in guard here. Mouzone keeping full guard, as Kolmiokuristus tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kolmiokuristus stopping the sweep attempt from Mouzone. Mouzone keeping moving, preventing Kolmiokuristus from controlling successfully. Mouzone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Kolmiokuristus walks into a jab. Mouzone scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kolmiokuristus in his tracks. Marlo Mouzone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mouzone just misses with a punch to the body.
Kolmiokuristus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Mouzone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mouzone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kolmiokuristus moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Mouzone misses with a hook. Kolmiokuristus ducked under it nicely. Mouzone throws a big shot that misses. Mouzone thows a body shot but no joy. Kolmiokuristus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mouzone tries to avoid it but Kolmiokuristus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mouzone to the ground. Mouzone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Mouzone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kolmiokuristus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mouzone tries to avoid it but Kolmiokuristus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mouzone to the ground. Mouzone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Kolmiokuristus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kolmiokuristus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Kolmiokuristus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mouzone throws out the jab. Kolmiokuristus shoots in looking for a takedown but Mouzone manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kolmiokuristus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalle Kolmiokuristus. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mouzone throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four 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. The fighters circling - Mouzone throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Mouzone throws a big shot that misses. Mouzone takes a swing at Kolmiokuristus's ribcage but misses. Mouzone throws a hook but Kolmiokuristus avoids it easily. Mouzone digs a good hook to Kolmiokuristus's body.
Kolmiokuristus slips under a jab from Mouzone. Mouzone throws a right and a left that Kolmiokuristus avoids nicely. Mouzone misses with an uppercut. Kolmiokuristus saw that one coming. Kolmiokuristus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Mouzone fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Mouzone throws a right and a left that both miss. Mouzone defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kolmiokuristus. Kolmiokuristus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mouzone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marlo Mouzone dominated that round. The cut man is working on Kalle Kolmiokuristus's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mouzone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kolmiokuristus paws at him with a jab and circles away. A big left from Mouzone misses. Mouzone misses with a wild body shot. Mouzone throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kolmiokuristus on the side of the head. Kolmiokuristus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mouzone as he avoids it easily. Mouzone throws out a loose jab but Kolmiokuristus uses good head movement to avoid it. Mouzone attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Mouzone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mouzone misses with a straight left. Mouzone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mouzone throws a hook but Kolmiokuristus avoids it easily. Mouzone gets caught flat footed, as Kolmiokuristus shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Kolmiokuristus won't allow Mouzone to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kolmiokuristus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kolmiokuristus postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mouzone is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kolmiokuristus, into his guard. Mouzone with a flurry of punches that miss. Kolmiokuristus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mouzone manages to get himself to full guard.
Mouzone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kolmiokuristus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Kolmiokuristus throwing strikes from guard but Mouzone blocks nicely. Kolmiokuristus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kolmiokuristus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mouzone looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Mouzone keeping moving, preventing Kolmiokuristus from controlling successfully. Mouzone keeping full guard, as Kolmiokuristus tries to pass. Kolmiokuristus is looking to work some ground and pound but Mouzone has wrist control. Mouzone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mouzone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Kolmiokuristus cracks Mouzone with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mouzone will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kolmiokuristus wants to control from the top but Mouzone keeps moving. Kolmiokuristus has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Kolmiokuristus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mouzone works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Kolmiokuristus throwing strikes but missing. Kolmiokuristus with a nice head shot there. Kolmiokuristus wants to pass the guard but Mouzone is keeping the position. Kolmiokuristus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Kolmiokuristus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mouzone swivels though and keeps the full guard. Kolmiokuristus pushes down on Mouzone's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Kolmiokuristus throwing shots but Mouzone is blocking nicely. Nice strikes from Kolmiokuristus there. Mouzone blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kolmiokuristus. Mouzone actively working from the bottom here. Kolmiokuristus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Mouzone moves into full guard.
Kolmiokuristus works a leg free and moves into half guard. Kolmiokuristus is trying to work for a kimura but Mouzone is defending well.
Kolmiokuristus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mouzone defending well though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Kolmiokuristus dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Kalle Kolmiokuristus's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A punch combination from Mouzone misses. Mouzone tries to bum rush Kolmiokuristus with a series of wild strikes but Kolmiokuristus uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Mouzone thows a body shot but no joy. Mouzone looks to score with a jab to the body but Kolmiokuristus is just out of range. Kolmiokuristus defending well as Mouzone loads up on a big left hand. Kolmiokuristus shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Kolmiokuristus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kolmiokuristus trying to control from half guard but Mouzone is working away. Kolmiokuristus lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Kolmiokuristus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kolmiokuristus working over Mouzone with some ground and pound. Mouzone looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Mouzone blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kolmiokuristus. Kolmiokuristus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Kolmiokuristus thows a huge punch but Mouzone dodges it nicely.
Mouzone wants to get back to full guard. Kolmiokuristus trying to control from half guard but Mouzone is working away. Mouzone is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kolmiokuristus's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kolmiokuristus's back! Kolmiokuristus breaks Mouzone's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Kolmiokuristus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Mouzone wants to stand but Kolmiokuristus is controlling the position. Kolmiokuristus thows a big elbow that misses.
That's two 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. Kolmiokuristus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Kolmiokuristus postures up in Mouzone's guard and throws a big left but Mouzone blocks it. Mouzone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Mouzone avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Mouzone wants to sweep here but Kolmiokuristus controlling him for the moment. Mouzone scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Mouzone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Kolmiokuristus looks for a takedown but Mouzone sprawls well. Mouzone tries to score with a low kick but Kolmiokuristus moves his leg out of the way. Mouzone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mouzone lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mouzone. Mouzone throws a series of punches but Kolmiokuristus avoids them all with ease. Excellent takedown into side control there by Kolmiokuristus. Mouzone regains half guard, as Kolmiokuristus was trying to land strikes. Kolmiokuristus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Mouzone blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kolmiokuristus. Mouzone is trying to maintain the position but Kolmiokuristus is very close to passing his half guard. Mouzone is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kolmiokuristus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Kolmiokuristus looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mouzone with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Mouzone is trying to control but can't.
Kolmiokuristus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Kolmiokuristus winds up and cracks Mouzone with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Kolmiokuristus lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Kolmiokuristus looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Kolmiokuristus trying to control the action but Mouzone is working from the bottom. Kolmiokuristus is controlling the pace.
Kolmiokuristus throwing shots but Mouzone is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight! Kalle Kolmiokuristus showed his dominance in that final round. I think Kolmiokuristus 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28 Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalle Kolmiokuristus!
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energy
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hype
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