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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommi Kauri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Ruckola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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217 lbs
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205 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Kauri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Danny Ruckola!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Ruckola.
Ruckola shoots in and drives through. Kauri sprawls well.
Ruckola lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ruckola misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ruckola throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kauri's waist but Kauri gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ruckola off to one side.
Tommi Kauri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Ruckola.
Ruckola fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kauri throws a big shot that misses.
Ruckola scores with a nice strike.
Ruckola shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kauri sprawls well. Kauri wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ruckola gets slowly back to his feet.
Kauri jabs at Ruckola's body.
Ruckola fails with the takedown.
Kauri shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kauri showed some decent athleticism there.
Kauri takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ruckola wants to get back to full guard.
Ruckola taking some punishment here, with Kauri in his half guard.
Ruckola looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ruckola looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruckola won't allow Kauri to pass to mount.
Kauri is working hard here to advance position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kauri lands a nice short elbow.
Kauri working over Ruckola with some ground and pound. Ruckola looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kauri looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ruckola looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Kauri seems content to control.
Kauri is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ruckola taking some punishment here, with Kauri in his half guard.
Kauri takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ruckola wants to get back to his feet.
Kauri looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kauri slips a nice elbow through Ruckola's hands, connecting with Ruckola's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kauri seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kauri takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruckola taking some punishment here, with Kauri in his half guard.
Kauri is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kauri lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ruckola is staying active underneath Kauri, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kauri knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ruckola on the ground.
Kauri is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ruckola is staying active underneath Kauri, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kauri scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ruckola has hold of Kauri's hands but Kauri slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kauri working Ruckola over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruckola is trying to stand back up but Kauri is controlling him
Kauri working the head and body with strikes.
Kauri trying to control the action but Ruckola is working from the bottom.
Kauri slips a nice elbow through Ruckola's hands, connecting with Ruckola's forehead.
Ruckola looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kauri landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kauri slips a nice elbow through Ruckola's hands, connecting with Ruckola's forehead.
Kauri working the head and body with strikes.
Ground and pound from Kauri.
Kauri takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kauri is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kauri wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ruckola keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kauri is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kauri looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kauri is thwarting Ruckola's attempts to control the position.
Kauri looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kauri working over Ruckola with some ground and pound. Ruckola looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kauri scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ruckola has hold of Kauri's hands but Kauri slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ruckola is staying active underneath Kauri, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ruckola has hold of Kauri's hands but Kauri slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kauri scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Kauri.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommi Kauri dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ruckola tries to clinch up but Kauri circles away and keeps his distance.
Kauri darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ruckola tries to move into range but Kauri moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ruckola tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kauri swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kauri looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kauri stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ruckola swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kauri working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kauri lands a couple of digs.
Kauri trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruckola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruckola has momentary wrist control but Kauri slips an elbow through the middle.
Tommi Kauri overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kauri won't allow Ruckola to get back to his feet.
Ruckola is breathing heavily.
Kauri scoring with some ground and pound.
Kauri wants to pass the guard but Ruckola is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kauri trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ruckola manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Ruckola wants to get up but he can't break Kauri's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kauri wants to sweep here but Ruckola controlling him for the moment.
Kauri is working an open guard so Ruckola takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ruckola tries for a takedown but Kauri circles away easily
and Kauri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kauri digs a good hook to Ruckola's body.
Kauri throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ruckola was covering up waiting for the punch and Kauri finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kauri showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kauri scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kauri scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kauri passes into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kauri lands a nice short elbow.
Kauri landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kauri working the head and body with strikes.
Kauri is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ground and pound from Kauri.
Ruckola is staying active underneath Kauri, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ruckola gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kauri with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kauri with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kauri lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kauri controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kauri scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kauri advances position into side control!
Ruckola wants to get back to his feet.
Ruckola is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kauri connects with a decent elbow.
Kauri working away.
Ruckola is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kauri has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ruckola tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kauri scores with punches from side control.
Kauri working the body and head with strikes.
Kauri scoring with punches from side control.
Kauri tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ruckola's legs.
Kauri lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kauri looks up at the clock and then as Ruckola takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kauri smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kauri scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ruckola to see if he's OK.
Kauri tries for a kimura but Ruckola is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kauri wants to control but Ruckola is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommi Kauri dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ruckola falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kauri counters with a shoot takedown. Ruckola fights it but they end up in guard.
Kauri trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruckola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kauri won't allow Ruckola to get back to his feet.
Kauri scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kauri is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kauri has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kauri scoring with some ground and pound.
Ruckola takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kauri trying to control but Ruckola is working from the bottom.
Kauri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruckola can do to turn this around?
Ruckola working a defensive guard here.
Kauri with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kauri makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kauri postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kauri stands and throws Ruckola's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kauri lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kauri scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ruckola to see if he's OK.
Kauri connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ruckola some visible discomfort.
Ruckola tries to improve position but can't.
Ruckola on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kauri lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kauri scoring with punches from side control.
Kauri scores with punches from side control.
Kauri grinds an elbow into Ruckola's temple.
Kauri in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kauri grinds an elbow into Ruckola's temple.
Kauri working the body and head with strikes.
Kauri trying to control the position but Ruckola is working away.
Kauri lands an elbow.
Kauri lands a few punches from side control.
Check out the look on Kauri's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kauri lands some shots froms side control.
Ruckola is not content to let Kauri control the position.
Ruckola is pushing Kauri's head away, looking to escape. Kauri manages to hold on to the position though.
Kauri landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruckola wants to control but Kauri postures up.
Kauri cracks Ruckola with a big elbow.
Kauri cracks Ruckola with a big right hand but Ruckola just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kauri cracks Ruckola with a big elbow.
Kauri scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ruckola can't do much from the bottom here.
Kauri trying to control the action but Ruckola is working from the bottom.
Kauri is putting a hurting on Ruckola here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ruckola is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kauri is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Ruckola is looking to improve his position but Kauri isn't that keen on the idea.
Tommi Kauri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kauri working Ruckola over with strikes here.
Kauri scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kauri landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kauri lands with some strikes.
Kauri landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kauri controlling from mount.
Kauri raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kauri pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Danny Ruckola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kauri tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommi Kauri showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kauri has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:25
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:25
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommi Kauri!
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