PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mauri Ruoska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stu Gotts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruoska comes to the cage accompanied by Sympathy for the Devil. Gotts has chosen Godfather Theme as his entrance music. Stu Gotts will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Ruoska
vs
Gotts

178 cm
32
169 lbs
22 - 14 - 0

175 cm
26
160 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

[WOT] DTK Designs (Laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mauri Ruoska!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stu Gotts!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruoska moves forwards but Gotts connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gotts swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gotts slips a straight right by Ruoska.
Ruoska staying out of range there.
Ruoska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gotts moves away.
Gotts scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gotts throws a hook but Ruoska blocks it.
Gotts throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruoska.
Gotts throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ruoska fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ruoska keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gotts.
Gotts misses with a looping right.
A big right from Ruoska misses.
Gotts throws a hook to the side of Ruoska's head but Ruoska sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gotts misses with a straight right.
Gotts missing with a left hand there. Ruoska was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruoska is looking to score with low kicks.
Ruoska takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gotts connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gotts rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ruoska moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gotts missing with a left hand there. Ruoska was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gotts misses with a left hand
enabling Ruoska to counter with a crisp jab.
Gotts throws a hook to the side of Ruoska's head but Ruoska sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ruoska keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gotts.

Ruoska fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gotts sprawls well initially but Ruoska persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruoska not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gotts really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ruoska. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ruoska trying to advance position but Gotts counters by regaining guard.
Gotts is trying to keep Ruoska in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gotts is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruoska working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gotts's head.
Ruoska throws a big right hand that misses.
Gotts preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gotts working a defensive guard here.
Gotts might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ruoska kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gotts preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ruoska 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.
Gotts is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gotts managing to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stu Gotts has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A big left from Gotts misses.
Ruoska uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gotts.
Ruoska misses the shot to the body.
Gotts lands a slapping body shot.
A lazy left from Gotts finds it's target.
Gotts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gotts looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gotts throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gotts jabs at Ruoska's body.
Ruoska lands a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruoska moves out of range of the strikes.
Ruoska throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stu Gotts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice jab there from Gotts.
Gotts misses with a right hand

and Ruoska counters with a single leg into guard. Gotts didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruoska tries to free his leg and advance position but Gotts is retaining full guard.
Gotts working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ruoska.
Gotts keeping full guard, as Ruoska tries to pass.
Ruoska passes Gotts's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ruoska takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gotts trying to hold on to Ruoska's head to control him but Ruoska postures up.
Ruoska thows a huge punch but Gotts dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mauri Ruoska will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ruoska is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gotts.
Ruoska jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gotts lands with an overhand left.
Ruoska drops his hands momentarily and Gotts takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stu Gotts seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gotts connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ruoska's hands.
Stu Gotts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gotts looks to land a right hand but Ruoska moved out of range.
Gotts lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ruoska walks into a jab.

Ruoska is rocked!
Ruoska throws an off balance right hand
and Gotts makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gotts connects with a right hand. Ruoska shakes it off.
Oh Ruoska is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gotts swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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!
Gotts misses with a double jab.
Ruoska walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ruoska misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruoska takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gotts keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ruoska.
Gotts throws out a powerful jab.
Gotts's corner calls for a 1-2. Gotts obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gotts throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gotts connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gotts misses with a looping left.
Nice body kick there by Ruoska.
Gotts scores with a sloppy right hand. Ruoska should have avoided that one.
A bone on bone clash there as Gotts blocks the leg kick.
Gotts misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gotts scores with a jab.
Gotts moves out of range of the strikes.
Ruoska works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Ruoska misses its intended target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruoska misses with a looping right.
Ruoska shoots in looking for a takedown. Gotts tries to sprawl out of it but Ruoska keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gotts manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ruoska seems to have got his legs back now.
Gotts misses with a hook. Ruoska ducked under it nicely.
Ruoska uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gotts.
Gotts throws a right and a left that Ruoska avoids nicely.
Gotts misses with a series of wild punches.
Ruoska uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gotts.
Gotts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruoska swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gotts throws out a loose jab but Ruoska uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotts looks to land a left hand but Ruoska moved out of range nicely.
Gotts might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ruoska slips under a jab.
Gotts throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gotts jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ruoska swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gotts connects with a body shot.
Gotts misses with a hook.
Gotts lands with a cross.
Gotts looks to land a right hand but Ruoska moved out of range.
Gotts swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ruoska gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ruoska avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ruoska looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruoska scores with the left hand. Gotts knows he should have avoided that one.
Gotts misses with a straight left.
Ruoska just misses with a punch to the body.
Gotts bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ruoska's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gotts misses with an uppercut. Ruoska saw that one coming.
Ruoska scores with a punch to the head.
Nice defenses there by Gotts.
Ruoska takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ruoska on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gotts's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ruoska under the eye.
Gotts slaps away a takedown attempt from Ruoska, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gotts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stu Gotts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Gotts moves out of range as Ruoska strikes.
Ruoska showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gotts.
Gotts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gotts throws a series of punches but Ruoska avoids them all with ease.
Gotts lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ruoska missing with a left hand there. Gotts was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gotts uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ruoska has time to react.
Gotts missing with a left hand there. Ruoska was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ruoska has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ruoska there as he acknowledges the shot.
A left lands for Gotts.
Gotts keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ruoska changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ruoska misses the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruoska throws a shot from downtown. Gotts moves away and avoids it.
Gotts fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gotts lands with a right hand.
Gotts throws a lazy right hand but Ruoska sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gotts lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gotts cracks a nice hook into Ruoska's ribs.
Gotts swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ruoska.
Gotts defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ruoska.
Gotts throws a looping overhand right but Ruoska ducks down to avoid it.
Ruoska moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gotts lands a really nice looking cross but Ruoska seems unphased.
Gotts misses with a looping right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruoska closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ruoska loads up on a big right hand but Gotts slips the punch.
Ruoska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gotts moves away.
Gotts throws a hook but Ruoska avoids it easily.
Gotts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good standup being displayed there by Gotts as he connects with a hook.
Gotts with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Gotts.
Gotts drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gotts misses with a looping left.
Gotts slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gotts keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ruoska.
Ruoska doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruoska uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gotts.
Ruoska ducks under a wild hook from Gotts.
Gotts takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gotts throws a big shot that misses.
Ruoska misses with a looping left.
Gotts moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gotts throws a combination that misses
and Ruoska connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gotts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ruoska scores with a hook.
Ruoska slips a jab and a cross from Gotts.
Ruoska moves out of range of the strikes.
Ruoska throws out a loose jab but Gotts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gotts jabs at Ruoska's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruoska swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ruoska takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ruoska tries to land a front kick but Gotts steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gotts misses with a wild combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gotts scores with a jab.
Gotts slips a jab from Ruoska.
Nice shot lands for Gotts.
Ruoska takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gotts swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gotts throws a hook but Ruoska blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Gotts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stu Gotts really dominated that round.
That's time! Ruoska's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Gotts slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ruoska misses with a takedown attempt - Gotts sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ruoska waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gotts.
Gotts scores with a body shot.
Gotts throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ruoska tries to score with a low kick but Gotts moves his leg out of the way.
Ruoska misses with a body shot.
Gotts misses with a double jab
and Ruoska counters with a nice body kick.
Ruoska steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gotts.
No joy there for Gotts, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gotts misses the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotts throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gotts is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ruoska looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gotts lands with a right hand.
Gotts misses the jab.
Gotts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ruoska sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gotts will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ruoska.
Ruoska moves forwards but Gotts connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gotts misses with a hook.
Ruoska swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gotts.
Gotts takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gotts moves out of range of the strikes.
Gotts swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gotts misses with an uppercut. Ruoska saw that one coming.
Gotts misses with a wild combination.
Gotts throws a series of punches but Ruoska moves out of range.
Ruoska looks to score with a jab to the body but Gotts is just out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gotts lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gotts.
Gotts blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Ruoska throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ruoska throws a hook but Gotts avoids it easily.
Gotts throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruoska throws out a loose jab but Gotts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gotts looks to land a right hand but Ruoska moved out of range.
Ruoska on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gotts throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruoska.
A big right from Gotts misses.
Nice body punch from Ruoska.
Gotts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ruoska sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ruoska smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ruoska takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ruoska misses with an uppercut.
Ruoska throws a shot from downtown. Gotts moves away and avoids it.
Gotts lands a nice hook to Ruoska's body. Ruoska takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gotts connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gotts misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gotts throws a series of punches but Ruoska avoids them all with ease.
Gotts cracks Ruoska with a good jab.
Ruoska closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gotts circles away.
Ruoska takes a swing at Gotts's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gotts swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ruoska.
Ruoska keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gotts.
Ruoska uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gotts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ruoska takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Decent striking displayed by Gotts there.
Gotts keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ruoska.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Stu Gotts will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Gotts thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gotts bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ruoska's head backwards.
Gotts throws a jab when Ruoska was well out of range.
Gotts throws a series of punches but Ruoska avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Gotts misses.
Gotts moves out of range of the strikes.
Ruoska takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gotts lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gotts is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ruoska's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gotts connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ruoska scrambles back to his feet.
Gotts misses with a right hand
and Ruoska counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gotts swings widly with a right hand
and Ruoska counters with a nice uppercut.
Gotts connects with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotts swings for the body but Ruoska moves out of range.
Ruoska shoots for a double leg takedown but Gotts sprawls well. He's pushed Ruoska's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ruoska slips a straight right by Gotts.
Nice body punch from Ruoska.
Danga de danga de dang - Gotts scores with a four punch combination!
Gotts is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gotts.
Ruoska defending well as Gotts loads up on a big left hand.
Gotts missing with a left hand there. Ruoska was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gotts misses with an uppercut
and Ruoska counters with a stiff right hand.
Gotts darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A left and a right from Gotts both land. Nice combination.
Ruoska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gotts moves away.
Mauri Ruoska has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruoska swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ruoska tries a low kick but Gotts avoids it.
Gotts cracks Ruoska with an open hand slap.
Gotts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ruoska.
A left lands for Gotts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gotts throws a lazy right hand but Ruoska sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gotts staying out of range there.
Ruoska steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gotts.
Gotts misses with a series of wild punches.
Gotts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ruoska sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruoska's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gotts connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ruoska scrambles back to his feet.
Gotts connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gotts throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Gotts.
Gotts scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gotts throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ruoska misses with a straight left.

Ruoska drives through with a takedown into Gotts's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ruoska throwing strikes but missing.
Gotts is trying to keep Ruoska in close.
Ruoska throwing strikes from guard but Gotts blocks nicely.
Stu Gotts is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruoska throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gotts works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ruoska scoring with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gotts preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ruoska loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ruoska postures up and lands a big shot to Gotts's brow.
Ruoska with a flurry of punches that miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gotts is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ruoska with a flurry of punches that miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Stu Gotts.
I think Gotts 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 46:50
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 46:49
Judge William Peck scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stu Gotts!
Stu Gotts is the new lightweight champion!
Stu Gotts really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Empire Threads logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.