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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joar Skott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Ruckola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skott's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Final Countdown. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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218 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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190 cm
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205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very strong |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joar Skott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Danny Ruckola!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skott is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ruckola.
Ruckola misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ruckola walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Skott checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ruckola listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Skott throws a series of punches but Ruckola moves out of range.
Skott keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ruckola gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Skott escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Skott shoots for a double leg takedown but Ruckola sprawls well. He's pushed Skott's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Skott defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ruckola.
Ruckola throws a right and a left that Skott avoids nicely.
Skott slaps away a takedown attempt from Ruckola, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Joar Skott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Ruckola.
Skott displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ruckola.
Ruckola throws a series of strikes that have Skott backpedaling.
Skott falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ruckola counters by moving into the clinch.
Skott has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skott wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ruckola has him pressed against the cage.
Ruckola 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.
Skott misses with a combination
and Ruckola counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Skott is looking to stand up but Ruckola isn't so interested in that idea.
Skott keeping moving, preventing Ruckola from controlling successfully.
Ruckola thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Skott preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Skott on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Skott tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruckola looking to pass the guard.
Ruckola with a flurry of punches that miss.
Skott is looking to stand up but Ruckola isn't so interested in that idea.
Skott keeping moving, preventing Ruckola from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A punch combination from Ruckola misses.
Ruckola shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Skott manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruckola trying to control the position from guard on top but Skott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruckola loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Skott is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ruckola postures up in Skott's guard and throws a big left but Skott blocks it.
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.
Skott is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ruckola is controlling him.
Skott can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ruckola controls the pace.
Ruckola thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Skott defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ruckola.
Ruckola looks gassed!
Skott swings for the body but Ruckola moves out of range.
No luck for Ruckola with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Ruckola dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Skott misses with a double jab
and Ruckola counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ruckola.
Skott misses with a double jab
and Ruckola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ruckola shoots in for a double leg but Skott sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Joar Skott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skott throws a left and a right that both miss
so Ruckola counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ruckola loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ruckola trying to control the position from guard on top but Skott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruckola advances to half guard.
Ruckola lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruckola wants to control but Skott is keeping him busy.
Ruckola is breathing heavily.
Ruckola is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ruckola in particular looking to stall.
Ruckola sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Skott defending well though.
Ruckola not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Skott is staying active underneath Ruckola, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two 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.
Skott is trying to stand back up but Ruckola is controlling him
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ruckola dodges the punch combination from Skott.
Skott throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ruckola looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Skott misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Skott throws a hook but Ruckola blocks it.
Ruckola fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruckola blocks a jab.
Skott tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ruckola closes this distance looking for a takedown but Skott circles away.
Joar Skott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Ruckola.
Skott looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ruckola tries to clinch but Skott is having none of it.
Ruckola stuffs the takedown attempt from Skott. Skott gets slowly back to his feet.
Ruckola throws a sloppy head kick and Skott moves out of range easily.
No joy there for Ruckola, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ruckola forces Skott back against the cage and clinches.
Ruckola tries for a takedown but Skott manages to get underhooks.
Skott stops a takedown attempt from Ruckola.
Ruckola wants a takedown but no success here.
Skott breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Skott has managed to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skott pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Skott with a hook.
Ruckola slips a jab and a cross from Skott.
Skott wants to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Skott. No joy for Ruckola on that attempt.
Skott tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ruckola swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ruckola shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Skott sprawls well. Skott wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ruckola gets slowly back to his feet.
Skott scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Skott's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Skott duly obliges.
It looks like Danny Ruckola has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skott throws a combination. Ruckola tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Skott scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joar Skott dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Danny Ruckola's cut.
That's time! Skott's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Skott lands the left hand.
Skott scores with a jab. Ruckola acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Horrible takedown by Ruckola or perhaps it was just good defense by Skott which made him look bad.
Ruckola shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Skott as he avoids it easily.
Skott connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ruckola takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Skott scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ruckola is looking for a sweep. Skott is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ruckola is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Skott pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ruckola trying to hold on to Skott's head to control him but Skott postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruckola is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Skott pulls his head out easily.
Skott controlling the action here.
Skott's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ruckola moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two 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.
Ruckola wants to stand up but Skott is controlling him.
Ruckola has his foot on Skott's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Skott works his way back into a safe position though.
Ruckola wants to sweep here but Skott controlling him for the moment.
Ruckola tries to strike from the bottom.
Ruckola is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Skott defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruckola looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Danga de danga de dang - Skott scores with a four punch combination!
Skott paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Skott misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ruckola shoots in looking for a takedown. Skott tries to sprawl out of it but Ruckola keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Skott manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Joar Skott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Ruckola.
Skott swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ruckola counters by moving into the clinch.
Skott breaks from the clinch.
Skott keeps the fight on the outside.
Ruckola has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ruckola there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ruckola tries to score a power double leg takedown but Skott sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ruckola somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skott lands a lovely overhand right.
Skott with a jab.
Ruckola fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Skott throws a right hand that Ruckola ducks under and follows up with a left that Ruckola also avoids with ease.
Skott checks a leg kick.
Ruckola slips a jab and a cross from Skott.
Skott swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ruckola has a takedown stuffed.
Skott scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Skott misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joar Skott showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Skott 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joar Skott!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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