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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Sefo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Ruckola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danny Ruckola has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ray Sefo's chin.
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212 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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190 cm
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205 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ray Sefo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Danny Ruckola!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sefo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ruckola but Ruckola pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sefo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ruckola but Ruckola pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ruckola shoots in for a takedown but Sefo shows good takedown defense.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sefo checks a leg kick.
Sefo shoots in looking for a takedown. Ruckola tries to sprawl out of it but Sefo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ruckola manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Sefo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sefo doesn't manage to clinch there - Ruckola circles away.
Ruckola swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sefo throws a series of punches but Ruckola moves out of range.
Ruckola throws a right and a left that Sefo avoids nicely.
Ruckola has closed the distance and engaged Sefo in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sefo is looking to break free of the clinch but Ruckola has double underhooks.
Ruckola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sefo could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ruckola fails with a takedown attempt.
Sefo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sefo content to control rather than advance.
Sefo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ruckola's head.
Sefo stops Ruckola from getting back to his feet.
Ruckola manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Sefo slips a jab and a cross from Ruckola.
Sefo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ruckola counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruckola wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sefo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sefo tries to circle away but Ruckola has him pinned against the cage.
Ruckola gets underhooks to prevent Sefo's takedown attempt.
Ruckola has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sefo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sefo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ruckola pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ruckola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sefo.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ruckola crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sefo - the referee stops the clock and Ruckola gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sefo. Ruckola manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ruckola looks gassed!
Sefo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ruckola counters with a series of strikes. Sefo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sefo stuffs the takedown attempt from Ruckola. Ruckola gets slowly back to his feet.
Sefo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ruckola counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sefo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ruckola holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sefo.
Ruckola prevents Sefo from breaking the clinch.
Sefo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ruckola tries to break free but Sefo pushes him back against the cage.
Ruckola is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sefo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ruckola wants to break free but Sefo has control.
Ruckola is looking to break free of the clinch but Sefo has double underhooks.
Sefo blocks an uppercut.
Sefo manages to break the clinch.
Sefo connects with a right hand. Ruckola shakes it off.
Ruckola misses with a series of wild punches.
Sefo lands with a good body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sefo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ruckola counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sefo is trying to keep Ruckola in close.
Sefo has his hands on Ruckola's head, controlling the position.
Ruckola wants to control from the top but Sefo keeps moving.
Sefo trying to keep a closed guard but Ruckola is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Danny Ruckola will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sefo shoots in and drives through. Ruckola sprawls well.
Sefo throws a series of strikes that have Ruckola backpedaling.
Ruckola swings for the body but Sefo moves out of range.
Ruckola has managed to clinch.
Sefo tries to pull guard but Ruckola holds him up against the cage and eventually Sefo drops back down to his feet.
Ruckola tries to pull guard but Sefo won't allow it.
Sefo keeps control of Ruckola as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sefo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ruckola has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sefo.
Ruckola pulls Sefo into guard.
Sefo controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruckola is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ruckola manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sefo manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sefo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ruckola.
Ruckola is looking to stand up but Sefo won't let him.
Sefo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sefo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ruckola!
Ruckola wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Ruckola can't escape the position.
Sefo is not going to allow Ruckola to sit and survive in this position.
Ruckola looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sefo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ruckola wants to escape the position.
Ruckola has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Sefo slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Ruckola is trying to get back to his feet but Sefo has full control of the position and if anything, Ruckola has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sefo's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruckola trying to control the position but Sefo manages to sink in the hooks.
Ruckola prevents Sefo from getting a body triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sefo patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Sefo is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Ruckola is trying to break free.
Sefo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ruckola on the ground.
Sefo tries to keep control of the position but Ruckola is staying busy.
Sefo keeps control of the position as Ruckola tries to break free.
Ruckola trying to control but not successfully.
A lull in the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Ruckola's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ruckola looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sefo.
Sefo misses with punches from the back.
Sefo punches the canvas rather than the man.
Ruckola trying to control the hands but Sefo won't let him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruckola is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Sefo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sefo misses with a takedown attempt - Ruckola sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ray Sefo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruckola moves in looking to clinch but Sefo pushes him off.
Ruckola stuffs the takedown attempt from Sefo. Sefo gets slowly back to his feet.
Ruckola fails to land the takedown.
Ruckola blocks a head kick by Sefo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sefo misses with a takedown
and Ruckola counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ruckola.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Sefo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sefo breaks the clinch.
Ruckola swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruckola takes the fight into the clinch.
Ruckola throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ruckola goes for a takedown attempt but Sefo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sefo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sefo shoots in looking for a takedown. Ruckola tries to sprawl out of it but Sefo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ruckola manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ruckola rushes Sefo and presses him up against the cage.
Ruckola's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No joy there for Sefo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruckola tries to bum rush Sefo with a series of wild strikes but Sefo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sefo tries to clinch but Ruckola moves away
and Ruckola counters with a takedown into side control.
Ruckola tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ruckola has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The strikes coming from Ruckola are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sefo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sefo is not content to let Ruckola control the position.
Sefo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sefo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ruckola with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sefo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ruckola controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ruckola postures up in Sefo's guard and throws a big left but Sefo blocks it.
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.
Ruckola being controlled here momentarily.
Ruckola loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ruckola wants to stand but Sefo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sefo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ruckola swivels and escapes.
Sefo tries to clinch up
and Ruckola counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sefo wants to control but Ruckola is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Ruckola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ruckola has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Danny Ruckola!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Danny Ruckola!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Danny Ruckola!
Danny Ruckola wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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