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Event:
Holmgang 10
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sassano Jnr takes a shot to the head.
Mera wants to take the fight to the mat but Sassano Jnr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sassano Jnr unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sassano Jnr misses with a knee strike.
A hook to the body from Sassano Jnr.
Sassano Jnr working aggressively here.
Sassano Jnr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mera.
Sassano Jnr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sassano Jnr is trying to stall.
Sassano Jnr utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sassano Jnr misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Mera fails to land.
Nice elbow from Sassano Jnr.
Mera working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Sassano Jnr.
Sassano Jnr missing with knees to the body.
Sassano Jnr lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sassano Jnr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mera.
Tony Sassano Jnr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Mera.#T1#
Sassano Jnr lands a knee to the head.
Sassano Jnr unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mera looks winded!
Sassano Jnr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Sassano Jnr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mera avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sassano Jnr.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sassano Jnr obliges.
Sassano Jnr blocking some punches.
Mera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sassano Jnr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mera in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mera wants to take the fight to the mat but Sassano Jnr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Sassano Jnr has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sassano Jnr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mera in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mera has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sassano Jnr presses Mera against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sassano Jnr trying to land knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sassano Jnr.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sassano Jnr.
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!
Sassano Jnr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sassano Jnr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Sassano Jnr tries to land a knee to the head but Mera blocks with his arms.
Sassano Jnr blocks an uppercut.
Sassano Jnr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mera on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mera pushes Sassano Jnr back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sassano Jnr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Meras head.
Mera is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sassano Jnr is defending well.
Sassano Jnr misses with a punch to the body.
Sassano Jnr misses with a knee to the head.
Mera prevents a body shot from Sassano Jnr.
Sassano Jnr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sassano Jnr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Sassano Jnr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Sassano Jnr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mera is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sassano Jnr is defending well.
Mera lands with a short shot to the head.
Mera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mera has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sassano Jnr avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sassano Jnr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sassano Jnr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sassano Jnr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T3#
Sassano Jnr stops a takedown attempt from Mera.
Sassano Jnr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mera avoids it.
Mera can't get the takedown.
Mera is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sassano Jnr lands a body shot.
A knee to the head by Sassano Jnr.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sassano Jnr.
Sassano Jnr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mera wants a takedown.
Sassano Jnr lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Jose Mera has been cut.
Sassano Jnr misses with a punch to the body.
Mera looking to slow down the pace here.
Mera working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sassano Jnr tries to throw a body punch but Mera avoids it by throwing Sassano Jnr back against the ropes.
Sassano Jnr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sassano Jnr pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sassano Jnr.
Sassano Jnr tries to land knees in the clinch but Mera avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
Sassano Jnr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sassano Jnr.
A short left from Sassano Jnr.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sassano Jnr landing knees to the body.
Sassano Jnr digs a right hand underneath Mera's ribcage. Mera let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sassano Jnr scores with a knee to the head.
#ROC#
Mera is rocked!
Sassano Jnr scores a nice knee to the body.
Mera is still on wobbly legs! Can Sassano Jnr finish him?
Sassano Jnr scores with a knee to the head.
Sassano Jnr tries to land a knee to the head but Mera blocks with his arms.
Sassano Jnr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mera backwards.
Sassano Jnr scores a nice knee to the body.
Sassano Jnr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mera has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sassano Jnr lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Sassano Jnr - that landed with a thud.
Sassano Jnr lands a knee to the head.
Sassano Jnr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sassano Jnr lands a big right hand that drops Mera! The killer instinct kicks in and Sassano Jnr finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Sassano Jnr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Sassano Jnr!
A less than humble Tony Sassano Jnr misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Infinity: Broken Dreams
Date: May 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Whiteside throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sassano Jnr on the side of the head.
Sassano Jnr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Whiteside sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Whiteside bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Whiteside darts in looking for a takedown but Sassano Jnr gets double underhooks and turns Whiteside into the cage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sassano Jnr.
Whiteside is looking to clinch.
Whiteside looks to land a combination but Sassano Jnr avoids it well. #CL2#
Whiteside closes the distance and clinches.
Whiteside takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT#
It looks like Johnny Whiteside has been cut.
Whiteside has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sassano Jnr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Sassano Jnr - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sassano Jnr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sassano Jnr unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sassano Jnr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sassano Jnr landing knees to the head.
#T1#
Whiteside takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sassano Jnr tries a body shot but Whiteside blocks it.
Sassano Jnr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sassano Jnr lands a good knee to the midsection. Whiteside won't want to take too many of those.
Sassano Jnr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Sassano Jnr.
A frustrated look appears on Whiteside's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Whiteside has clasped his hands together around Sassano Jnr's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Whiteside working the ground and pound but Sassano Jnr is defending the strikes.
You can see the frustration on Sassano Jnr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sassano Jnr is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Whiteside has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Sassano Jnr wants to control but Whiteside postures up.#T2#
Whiteside is looking to take a break and control but Sassano Jnr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sassano Jnr is looking for a sweep.
Sassano Jnr trying to control but Whiteside flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whiteside is looking to control Sassano Jnr but Sassano Jnr is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Sassano Jnr is trying to break free.
Whiteside biding his time, controlling Sassano Jnr.
Sassano Jnr wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Whiteside is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
I really don't envy Sassano Jnr right now.
Whiteside is looking to control Sassano Jnr but Sassano Jnr is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Whiteside missing with punches from the back.
Whiteside is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Sassano Jnr. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Sassano Jnr rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T4#
Sassano Jnr is looking to escape.
Whiteside 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.
Whiteside is looking to take a break and control but Sassano Jnr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Whiteside winds up and cracks Sassano Jnr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Whiteside sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sassano Jnr defending well though. #SUB#
Sassano Jnr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sassano Jnr is refusing to be controlled, as Whiteside sits in half guard.
Whiteside is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
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 Tony Sassano Jnr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johnny Whiteside's cut.
That's time! Sassano Jnr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Whiteside waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sassano Jnr.
Whiteside waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sassano Jnr.
Johnny Whiteside seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sassano Jnr lands a nice looking body kick.
Nice sprawl there from Sassano Jnr as Whiteside shoots in.
Whiteside fails with the takedown
and Sassano Jnr counters with a head kick. That will keep Whiteside thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Sassano Jnr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whiteside was well out of range. Poor timing from Sassano Jnr.
Whiteside throws a combination that misses
and Sassano Jnr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sassano Jnr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whiteside.
Whiteside digs a good body shot into Sassano Jnr's ribs.
Whiteside avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Whiteside shoots for a double leg takedown but Sassano Jnr sprawls well. He's pushed Whiteside's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Sassano Jnr misses its target.
Tony Sassano Jnr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Whiteside.#T1#
Sassano Jnr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tony Sassano Jnr is winning the standup battle so far.
Whiteside walks into a straight right hand from Sassano Jnr.
Whiteside misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Sassano Jnr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Whiteside throws a poor cross that misses
and Sassano Jnr counters with a three punch combo that has Whiteside backing up. Whiteside nods at Sassano Jnr to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC#
Whiteside is rocked!
Whiteside rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Whiteside ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Whiteside rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sassano Jnr counters with a nice body shot.
Whiteside misses with an uppercut
and Sassano Jnr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Whiteside shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sassano Jnr defends it nicely.#T2#
Sassano Jnr loads up on a big right hand but Whiteside slips the punch.
Whiteside tries to clinch but Sassano Jnr is having none of it.
Tony Sassano Jnr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Whiteside lands with an overhand left.
Sassano Jnr lands with a hook. Whiteside tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Whiteside misses with a lunging right hand
and Sassano Jnr counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sassano Jnr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Whiteside.
Whiteside slips a jab from Sassano Jnr.
A jab from Whiteside misses.
Whiteside throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Sassano Jnr misses the target.
It seemed like Whiteside was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Whiteside chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sassano Jnr can pounce on him.
#T3#
Sassano Jnr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Whiteside circles away quickly and effectively.
A nice side step and Whiteside releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Whiteside tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sassano Jnr was well out of range. Poor timing from Whiteside.
Sassano Jnr moves away from the strike by Whiteside.
Whiteside checks a low kick from Sassano Jnr.
Whiteside looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sassano Jnr thows a leg kick but Whiteside checks it #TD2#
and Whiteside counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sassano Jnr wants to stand and escape but Whiteside is having none of it.
Whiteside won't allow Sassano Jnr to sweep him here.
Whiteside has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Whiteside passes Sassano Jnr's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
Whiteside thows a huge punch but Sassano Jnr dodges it nicely.
Whiteside blocks the strikes from Sassano Jnr.
Sassano Jnr is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Sassano Jnr is looking to control Whiteside's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sassano Jnr avoid being mounted?
Sassano Jnr is looking to escape.
Whiteside missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sassano Jnr taking some punishment here, with Whiteside in his half guard.
Whiteside not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sassano Jnr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Sassano Jnr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Whiteside's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Sassano Jnr scores with a leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sassano Jnr.
Whiteside is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Sassano Jnr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sassano Jnr thows a leg kick but Whiteside checks it #TD2#
and Whiteside counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Whiteside scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sassano Jnr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sassano Jnr wants to get back to his feet but Whiteside is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Johnny Whiteside has got the better of the ground game so far.
Whiteside postures up in Sassano Jnr's guard and throws a big left but Sassano Jnr blocks it.
Sassano Jnr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Whiteside can do to turn this around?
Sassano Jnr has momentary wrist control but Whiteside slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Whiteside trying to control the position from guard on top but Sassano Jnr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sassano Jnr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Whiteside trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Whiteside passes into half guard.
Sassano Jnr controlling the position for now.
Sassano Jnr is staying active underneath Whiteside, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sassano Jnr wants to improve his position but Whiteside is controlling well.
Whiteside is thwarting Sassano Jnr's attempts to control the position.
Johnny Whiteside has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
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.
Sassano Jnr has hold of Whiteside's hands but Whiteside slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sassano Jnr looks like he's trying to stand up.
Whiteside is keen to just control but Sassano Jnr is a slippery customer.
Whiteside drops an elbow to the side of Sassano Jnr's head.
Sassano Jnr trying to hold on to Whiteside's head to control him but Whiteside postures up.
Sassano Jnr is controlling Whiteside's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Sassano Jnr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Whiteside is pushing down on Sassano Jnr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sassano Jnr is fighting to maintain full guard but Whiteside has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sassano Jnr wants to get back to his feet.
Whiteside throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Whiteside trying to control from half guard but Sassano Jnr is working away. #SUB2#
Whiteside seems to be working for a kimura but Sassano Jnr defends the submission attempt.
Sassano Jnr trying to hold on to Whiteside's head to control him but Whiteside postures up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Whiteside ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sassano Jnr scores with a jab to the head.
Sassano Jnr misses with a head kick.
A nice side step and Whiteside releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sassano Jnr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Whiteside is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sassano Jnr with a body shot.
Sassano Jnr slips under a jab.
Whiteside waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sassano Jnr.
Whiteside lands with a good body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Some wild striking there from Sassano Jnr.
Tony Sassano Jnr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Whiteside throws out a loose jab but Sassano Jnr uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Whiteside comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sassano Jnr 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tony Sassano Jnr!
Tony Sassano Jnr decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Infinity: Gods of Pain
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Pioneeri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sassano Jnr circles away quickly and effectively.
Sassano Jnr tries a low kick but Pioneeri avoids it.
Pioneeri missing with a left hand there. Sassano Jnr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pioneeri jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jab, jab by Pioneeri - just one landing.
Pioneeri shoots in looking for a takedown but Sassano Jnr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pioneeri's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sassano Jnr feints a counter leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sassano Jnr has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Pioneeri shoots in for a takedown but Sassano Jnr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pioneeri lands with a nice combination. Sassano Jnr backs away looking to recover.
Pioneeri ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pioneeri swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sassano Jnr flicks out a counter leg kick but Pioneeri steps away.
Sassano Jnr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pioneeri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pioneeri will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pikku Pioneeri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pioneeri is defended easily by Sassano Jnr.#T1#
Pioneeri misses with a hook.
Pioneeri shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sassano Jnr counters with an inside leg kick.
Sassano Jnr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good standup being displayed there by Pioneeri as he connects with a hook.
Sassano Jnr misses with a low kick.
Sassano Jnr connects with a solid leg kick.
Pioneeri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sassano Jnr.
It looked like Pioneeri wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pioneeri lands with an uppercut that bounces Sassano Jnr off the cage and back into range.
Nice takedown defense from Sassano Jnr. No joy for Pioneeri on that attempt.
Sassano Jnr only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sassano Jnr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sassano Jnr throws a body shot but no joy.
Sassano Jnr slips under a jab from Pioneeri.
Pioneeri looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Sassano Jnr throws a front kick aimed at Pioneeri's knee but Pioneeri avoids it well.
Nice sprawl there from Sassano Jnr as Pioneeri shoots in.
Pioneeri throws an off balance right hand
and Pioneeri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot by Pioneeri.
Sassano Jnr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sassano Jnr tries to counter with a clinch but Pioneeri shakes him off and moves away.
Sassano Jnr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pioneeri was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sassano Jnr looks to land a right hand but Pioneeri moved out of range.
Sassano Jnr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pioneeri is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sassano Jnr throws a low kick but Pioneeri avoids it.
Sassano Jnr is looking to score with low kicks.
Pioneeri goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pioneeri with a nice cross.#TD#
Pioneeri looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sassano Jnr!
Sassano Jnr throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
#T3#
Sassano Jnr is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Pioneeri has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Sassano Jnr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Pioneeri looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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. Sassano Jnr connects with a nice short shot to Pioneeri's temple.
Sassano Jnr prevents Pioneeri from improving his position.#SUB#
Pioneeri looking for submissions off his back.
Sassano Jnr slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Pioneeri looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sassano Jnr in particular looking to stall.
Pioneeri wants to improve his position but Sassano Jnr is controlling well.
Sassano Jnr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pioneeri is staying active underneath Sassano Jnr, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Pioneeri looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Pioneeri is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sassano Jnr pulls his head out easily.
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 Pikku Pioneeri will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sassano Jnr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sassano Jnr lands a leg kick that knocks Pioneeri off balance momentarily.
Pioneeri scores with a hook.
Pioneeri tries to bum rush Sassano Jnr with a series of wild strikes but Sassano Jnr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pioneeri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pioneeri looks to land a right hand but Sassano Jnr moved out of range.
Sassano Jnr flicks out a counter leg kick but Pioneeri steps away.
Sassano Jnr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pioneeri looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pikku Pioneeri is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sassano Jnr.
Pioneeri looks for a takedown but Sassano Jnr sprawls well.
Sassano Jnr walks into a jab.#T1#
Sassano Jnr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pioneeri.
Sassano Jnr tries to work over Pioneeri's front leg with a kick but Pioneeri checks it.
Sassano Jnr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #TD#
Pioneeri shoots in and bounces Sassano Jnr off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Sassano Jnr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pioneeri defends it easily.
Sassano Jnr keeping moving, preventing Pioneeri from controlling successfully.
Pioneeri tries to free his leg and advance position but Sassano Jnr is retaining full guard.
Pioneeri trying to control the position from guard on top but Sassano Jnr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Sassano Jnr pulls Pioneeri in close to prevent any damage.
Sassano Jnr looking to control.
Sassano Jnr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Sassano Jnr wants to take a breather but Pioneeri is having none of it.
Pioneeri tries to roll over but Sassano Jnr keeps him under control.
Pioneeri slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sassano Jnr tries to stand but Pioneeri is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Pioneeri escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sassano Jnr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3##SUB#
Pioneeri is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sassano Jnr defends well.
Sassano Jnr wanted to stand there but Pioneeri had control of the position.
Sassano Jnr trying to control the position from guard on top but Pioneeri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sassano Jnr won't allow Pioneeri to sweep him here. #SUB#
Pioneeri had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sassano Jnr defends it easily.
Sassano Jnr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sassano Jnr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sassano Jnr trying to control the position from guard on top but Pioneeri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Pioneeri working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sassano Jnr has passed into half guard!
Pioneeri trying to control here.
Tony Sassano Jnr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sassano Jnr works his way into full mount!
Pioneeri sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sassano Jnr tries to stand but can't do so whilst Pioneeri controls his leg.
Sassano Jnr is trying to control the action in half guard but Pioneeri is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tony Sassano Jnr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pioneeri looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sassano Jnr is fending him off so far but Pioneeri persists. Nope, Sassano Jnr circles away and we're back to standing.
Sassano Jnr is looking for the big counter here.
Sassano Jnr sizes up Pioneeri with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pioneeri connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sassano Jnr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sassano Jnr throws a head kick that half lands.
Pioneeri avoids a kick to the body.
Pikku Pioneeri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pioneeri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sassano Jnr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sassano Jnr just misses with a punch to the body.
Sassano Jnr throws a solid leg kick but Pioneeri takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sassano Jnr.
Pioneeri swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pioneeri swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pikku Pioneeri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sassano Jnr walks into a jab.
Pioneeri moves out of range of the leg kick from Sassano Jnr.
Sassano Jnr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sassano Jnr wants it to stay on the feet.
Pioneeri thuds his right hand into Sassano Jnr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Sassano Jnr slips under a jab.
Pioneeri throws a series of punches but Sassano Jnr avoids them all with ease.
Pioneeri scores with a jab to the body.
Pioneeri connects with a crisp jab.
Pioneeri chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sassano Jnr can pounce on him.
Sassano Jnr misses with a body kick.
Sassano Jnr with a hook.
Pioneeri misses with a few strikes there.
Sassano Jnr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pioneeri shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sassano Jnr as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pikku Pioneeri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pioneeri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sassano Jnr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pioneeri shoots in and drives through. Sassano Jnr sprawls well.
A nice side step and Sassano Jnr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tony Sassano Jnr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sassano Jnr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pioneeri throws out the jab.
Sassano Jnr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Pioneeri has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sassano Jnr.
Pioneeri dives in for a single leg takedown but Sassano Jnr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sassano Jnr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pioneeri avoids a kick to the body.
Pioneeri connects with a nice looking jab.
Pioneeri looks to land a right hand but Sassano Jnr moved out of range.
A big left from Pioneeri misses.
Sassano Jnr throws a low kick but Pioneeri moves out of range easily.
That kick from Sassano Jnr tenderised Pioneeri's leg. Pioneeri is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pioneeri scores with a decent looking hook.
Sassano Jnr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pioneeri looks to throw the jab but Sassano Jnr is out of range.
Pioneeri is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sassano Jnr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sassano Jnr closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T3#
Sassano Jnr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pioneeri fails with a takedown attempt.
Pioneeri scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sassano Jnr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pioneeri misses with a hook. Sassano Jnr ducked under it nicely.
Pioneeri tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sassano Jnr defends well and Pioneeri ends up having to push Sassano Jnr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pioneeri misses with a series of wild punches.
Pioneeri avoids the body shot from Sassano Jnr.
#T4#
Sassano Jnr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No joy there for Pioneeri, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pioneeri is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sassano Jnr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pioneeri moves away.
Sassano Jnr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pioneeri scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pioneeri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sassano Jnr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Pioneeri gets tackled into the cage by Sassano Jnr. Sassano Jnr maintains the clinch.
Sassano Jnr misses with a knee strike.
Sassano Jnr tries to land knees in the clinch but Pioneeri avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pioneeri creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sassano Jnr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pioneeri has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Sassano Jnr.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Pioneeri turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Pioneeri manages to end up in side control.#SUB#
Pioneeri wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sassano Jnr, who protects the arm well.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pikku Pioneeri.
I think Pioneeri 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 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pikku Pioneeri!
Pikku Pioneeri thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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