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QFC Tournament 489 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hijo Te Chingas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarno Jokela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hijo Te Chingas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarno Jokela!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jokela lands the left hand.
Te Chingas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Te Chingas throws a head kick that misses.
Jokela lands with a hook. Te Chingas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Te Chingas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jokela, as that shot connected.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jokela darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Te Chingas is rocked!
Jokela fakes the body blow, causing Te Chingas to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Te Chingas goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jarno Jokela!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Muller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Achillies Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maximus has chosen Limp Bizkit Break Stuff as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Felipe Muller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Achillies Maximus!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muller shoots in for a takedown but Maximus shows good takedown defense.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maximus.
Muller misses with a two punch combination.
Muller looks for a takedown but Maximus sprawls well.
Muller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maximus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Muller somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Muller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muller throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maximus counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Felipe Muller has been cut.
Maximus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Muller dives in and grabs Maximus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Maximus pushes down on Muller's head and hops out.
Muller takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Muller shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Muller showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maximus is trying to stand up here but Muller is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus wants to improve his position but Muller is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muller working Maximus over with strikes.
Muller trying to control the action but Maximus is working from the bottom.
Maximus tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Muller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Maximus is staying active underneath Muller, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Muller connects with a nice short shot to Maximus's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Muller working Maximus over with strikes.
Maximus is trying to stand.
Maximus is staying active underneath Muller, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Muller is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Muller prevents Maximus from standing back up.
Muller working Maximus over with strikes.
Maximus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Muller throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Muller wants to free his trapped foot but Maximus is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Muller connects with a nice short shot to Maximus's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Muller there.
Muller takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Muller slips a nice elbow through Maximus's hands, connecting with Maximus's forehead.
Maximus trying to control here.
Muller wants to control but Maximus is keeping him busy.
Muller lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Muller stops Maximus from getting back to his feet.
Muller wants to take a breather but Maximus is having none of it.
Muller working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muller moves into full mount! Maximus won't be happy about that!
Muller is landing with some decent strikes but Maximus is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Muller punishing his opponent with strikes.
Maximus is rocked!
Maximus is wriggling around trying to escape.
Maximus is still in real trouble! Can Muller finish him?
Maximus wants to hold on but Muller pushes him away.
Muller postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Maximus badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Muller around the waist but Muller pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Muller is the winner by TKO! Muller jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felipe Muller!
Achillies Maximus was interviewed post fight and said 'I am still the Best! Fluke'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jim Profit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Sharp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jim Profit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Sharp!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sharp misses with a lunging right hand
and Profit holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Profit lands a left hand.
Sharp tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Profit just stands there and leans against the cage.
Profit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Profit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Profit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Profit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sharps head.
Profit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sharp is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Profit gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Profit stops a takedown attempt from Sharp.
Jim Profit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Sharp.
Sharp is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Profit gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sharp is looking for a takedown.
A hook to the body from Profit.
Sharp is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Profit is defending well.
Sharp wants to take the fight to the mat but Profit manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sharp is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sharp looks winded!
Profit lands a hook that snaps the head of Sharp backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Profit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Profit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sharp should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Sharp has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Profit avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Profit.
Profit lands with a right to the head.
Profit lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Profit.
Profit displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sharp up against the cage.
Sharp takes a shot to the head.
Profit lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Profit.
Profit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sharp backwards.
Profit leaning his opponent against the cage.
Profit lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is keeping an eye on Profit - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Profit.
Profit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Profit's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Profit stalling.
Profit scores with a shot to the side of Sharp's head.
A nice left hand lands by Profit.
Profit is leaning against Sharp and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Profit.
A shot in the inside from Profit.
The referee calls for Profit to work.
Profit scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hand to the body from Profit.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Profit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sharp backwards.
Profit scores with a shoulder strike.
Profit lands with a left to the head.
Profit lands an uppercut.
Sharp jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Profit walks away with a smile on his face. Sharp gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A cross from Profit lands.
Sharp is rocked!
Sharp shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Profit counters with a one-two to the body.
Sharp is still on wobbly legs! Can Profit finish him?
Sharp walks into a straight right hand from Profit.
Sharp seems to have recovered his senses.
Profit connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Profit.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Profit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sharp at a distance.
Sharp takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Profit throws a good cross that connects.
Sharp misses with a hook
and Profit counters with a crisp right hand that drops Sharp! Profit lets Sharp back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Sharp gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Profit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sharp throws a lazy uppercut
and Sharp takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Sharp is predictable there
and Profit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Profit dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sharp with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Profit counter with a right hand.
James Sharp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sharp's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Profit connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sharp scrambles back to his feet.
Sharp gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Profit counters with a one-two to the body.
Sharp misses with a right hand
and Profit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Profit scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sharp in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Profit connects with a looping right hand.
Sharp misses with an uppercut
and Profit counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharp misses with a hook to the body
and Profit counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sharp tries to move into range but Profit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Profit lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Sharp goes down and covers up as Profit starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Profit!
After the fight, Jim Profit was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Branden Wooster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jasseri Toropainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Branden Wooster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jasseri Toropainen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toropainen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wooster manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wooster wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toropainen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wooster bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Toropainen's guard.
Wooster passes Toropainen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wooster uses his free foot to push down on Toropainen's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Toropainen.
Wooster content just to control the position here.
Wooster takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wooster is cranking Toropainen's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Toropainen! He's tightened the choke and Toropainen is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Branden Wooster!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vito De Luca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vito De Luca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jackson Law!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Luca cracks Law with a good jab.
Law is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
De Luca lands a head shot.
Law tries to clinch
and De Luca counters with a straight right hand.
Law swings for the body but De Luca moves out of range.
Law fails with an attempt to clinch.
Law swings for the body but De Luca moves out of range.
De Luca was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Law doesn't manage to clinch there - De Luca circles away.
Law fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like De Luca wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law walks into a jab.
De Luca throws a predictable looking body shot
and Law counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for De Luca!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Law thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law working the head and body with strikes.
Law looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
De Luca might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Law is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. De Luca looks calm but he's in trouble here. Law gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. De Luca is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Law lets go of the hold and De Luca can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jackson Law!
A relieved looking Jackson Law thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Quinn Ravage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leandro Sousa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Good knees
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Quinn Ravage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leandro Sousa!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sousa. Ravage does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sousa digs a good body shot into Ravage's ribs.
Ravage is looking to clinch but Sousa is avoiding it.
Sousa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ravage moves away.
Sousa just misses with a punch to the body.
Sousa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ravage tries to clinch but Sousa is having none of it.
Ravage will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ravage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sousa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sousa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ravage takes one on the button.
Ravage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sousa shoots in for a takedown but Ravage shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sousa avoids the head kick by Ravage.
Ravage tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sousa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ravage displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sousa.
Ravage is looking to counter the offense by Sousa and move into the clinch.
Sousa catches Ravage with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Quinn Ravage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ravage defending well as Sousa loads up on a big left hand.
Ravage fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sousa throws a poor cross that misses
and Ravage counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ravage obliges.
A short right from Sousa.
Sousa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ravage backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ravage pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sousa misses with some punches.
Sousa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sousa breaks from the clinch.
Sousa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ravage tries to avoid it but Sousa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ravage to the ground. Ravage escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Quinn Ravage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leandro Sousa.
Ravage throws a low kick but Sousa avoids it.
Sousa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sousa lunges at Ravage with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ravage's hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sousa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ravage throws a leg kick but Sousa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ravage wants to clinch.
Sousa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ravage defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sousa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ravage.
Ravage swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ravage misses with a body kick.
Sousa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ravage is fending him off so far but Sousa persists. Nope, Ravage circles away and we're back to standing.
Ravage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sousa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sousa misses with a hook. Ravage ducked under it nicely.
Sousa misses with a hook. Ravage ducked under it nicely.
Ravage is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sousa.
Sousa looks winded!
Ravage moves away from the strike by Sousa.
Sousa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ravage sprawls well. Ravage wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sousa gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sousa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ravage.
A swing and a miss from Sousa.
Sousa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ravage tries to clinch but Sousa is having none of it.
Sousa throws a big shot that misses.
Ravage avoids the body shot from Sousa.
Sousa swings for the body but Ravage moves out of range.
Ravage stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ravage wants it to stay on the feet.
Ravage fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sousa, pushing him back against the cage.
Ravage using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sousa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sousa being controlled against the cage.
Sousa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leandro Sousa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ravage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ravage fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sousa checks it well.
Ravage tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sousa is able to avoid easily.
Leandro Sousa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ravage throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ravage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sousa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ravage slips a straight right by Sousa.
Ravage wants to land a leg kick but Sousa is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sousa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sousa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ravage was well out of range. Poor timing from Sousa.
Ravage ducks under a wild hook from Sousa.
As Sousa tries to get set, Ravage tries to push him back and clinch up but Sousa manages to avoid the attempt.
Ravage walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sousa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sousa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sousa looks to score with a jab to the body but Ravage is just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ravage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ravage tries to clinch up.
Ravage throws a leg kick but Sousa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sousa looks to throw the jab but Ravage is out of range.
Ravage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sousa lands a jab to Ravage's midsection.
Sousa misses the jab.
Ravage wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ravage tries to clinch but Sousa is having none of it.
Sousa blocks the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ravage moves out of range as Sousa strikes.
Ravage tries to clinch up
and Sousa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sousa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sousa closes the distance and clinches up with Ravage, looking for a takedown. Sousa pushes Ravage against the cage but Ravage circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sousa is breathing heavily.
Ravage tries to clinch but Sousa is having none of it.
Sousa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ravage at a distance.
Ravage avoids the body shot from Sousa.
Ravage misses with a leg kick
letting Sousa counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sousa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ravage was well out of range. Poor timing from Sousa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ravage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sousa throws a hook to the side of Ravage's head but Ravage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ravage tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sousa manages to circle out of the way.
Sousa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ravage tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sousa manages to circle out of the way.
Ravage gets a clinch.
Ravage tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ravage using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sousa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ravage prevents the takedown attempt.
Sousa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sousa throws a punch but it's blocked by Ravage.
Sousa stalling in the clinch but Ravage improves position.
Ravage unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ravage using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sousa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sousa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ravage misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ravage connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sousa's face.
It looks like Leandro Sousa has been cut.
Quinn Ravage has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sousa letting Ravage take a breather here.
A knee to the head by Ravage.
Ravage lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ravage tries a knee to the head but Sousa blocks it.
Ravage using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sousa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ravage trying to land knees to the body.
Sousa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ravage is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ravage is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sousa is defending well for now.
Ravage slowing the pace effectively.
Ravage throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ravage's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sousa is trying to break the clinch but Ravage has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Quinn Ravage will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leandro Sousa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ravage throws a leg kick that misses.
Ravage wants to slow Sousa down by chopping away at his legs.
Sousa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sousa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ravage tries to clinch but Sousa moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Sousa misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sousa. Ravage does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sousa swings for the body but Ravage moves out of range.
Ravage fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ravage throws a leg kick
and Sousa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sousa scores with a jab to the body.
A clash of legs there as Sousa blocks the low kick.
Sousa checks a low kick from Ravage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sousa misses with a hook. Ravage ducked under it nicely.
A shot to the liver by Sousa. Beautiful body shot.
Ravage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sousa throws out the jab.
Ravage is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sousa.
Sousa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sousa throws a big shot that misses.
Ravage wants to clinch.
Sousa shoots in looking for a takedown but Ravage manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sousa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sousa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ravage sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ravage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sousa.
Sousa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ravage sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ravage clinches up against the cage.
Ravage misses with a body punch.
Ravage misses with a body punch.
Sousa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sousa takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ravage landing knees to the head.
Sousa takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ravage is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sousa is defending well for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sousa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knees to the body from Ravage.
Ravage misses with a knee strike.
Ravage looking to slow down the pace here.
Ravage is pushing Sousa up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ravage tries to land knees in the clinch but Sousa avoids the damage to the body.
Ravage struggles to land a body shot inside as Sousa controls his hands.
Ravage struggles to land a body shot inside as Sousa controls his hands.
Sousa is trying to force a seperation but Ravage has the dominant position.
Ravage connects with a knee to the head.
Sousa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ravage prevents a body shot from Sousa.
Ravage lands a knee to the head.
Ravage misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sousa.
Sousa working hard to break the clinch.
Ravage lands a good knee to the midsection. Sousa won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sousa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ravage as Sousa tries to tie him up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ravage throws an elbow but misses.
Ravage throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ravage utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sousa misses with the head strike.
Ravage stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sousa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ravage blocks an uppercut.
Ravage looking to throw knees to the head but Sousa is blocking nicely.
Ravage using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quinn Ravage showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ravage 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Quinn Ravage!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Quinn Ravage!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Quinn Ravage!
Quinn Ravage wins by unanimous decision!
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